Field Service Technician (Packaging & Converting Equipment)

Taylor Higson; Tyseley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable equipment supplier in the UK is seeking a Field Service Technician to provide on-site maintenance and repair of packaging and converting equipment across the country. The ideal candidate should have a background in electrical or mechanical engineering and experience in a field environment. A full UK driving license and the ability to travel are required. The role offers a salary of circa £45,000 plus benefits, including a company car and extensive holiday.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Up to 8% pension contributions

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical engineering background with hands-on experience.
• Experience servicing or repairing packaging machinery is highly desirable.
• Full, clean UK driving license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site service, repair, and maintenance of equipment.
• Conduct fault finding and software upgrades.
• Deliver operator training and conduct surveys.

Skills

Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting

Communication skills

Electrical and mechanical engineering

Customer-focused

Job description

Field Service Technician (Packaging & Converting Equipment)

Field based with national coverage. Salary circa £45,000 plus benefits including a company car, enhanced pension contributions, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.

We are working with a well‑established supplier of packaging and converting equipment and are part of a team that keeps world‑class machinery running smoothly across the UK and occasionally overseas.

Role

• Provide on‑site service, repair and maintenance of packaging and converting equipment.
• Carry out fault finding, software upgrades, electrical repairs and work with PLCs and inverters.
• Assist with off‑loading, installation and commissioning of new machinery at customer sites.
• Deliver operator training and demonstrations as needed.
• Conduct detailed surveys and provide clear reports with recommended parts.
• Maintain high safety standards and report hazards appropriately.
• Represent the business professionally at every customer visit.

Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical engineering background with hands‑on experience in a field environment.
• Experience servicing or repairing packaging, converting or print finishing machinery (highly desirable).
• Strong fault diagnosis and troubleshooting skills, including PLCs and inverters.
• Customer‑focused with excellent communication skills.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK and Europe (occasional overnight stays).

Benefits

• Salary circa £45,000 plus benefits.
• Company vehicle.
• Up to 8% pension contributions.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Opportunity to work with leading machinery brands in a globally respected company.
• Varied and rewarding role with travel opportunities across the UK and Europe.

If you're an experienced field service engineer working across the packaging, converting or print finishing industry – apply today for more details.