Field Service Technician (Packaging & Converting Equipment) in Derby, Leicestershire, East Midlands

Energy Jobline CVL; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global energy recruitment company is seeking a Field Service Technician to provide on-site service and maintenance of packaging and converting equipment. The ideal candidate should have an electrical or mechanical engineering background and experience in fault diagnosis and troubleshooting. This role includes a competitive salary of circa £45,000, a company vehicle, and travel opportunities across the UK and Europe.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Up to 8% pension contributions

25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in servicing or repairing packaging, converting, or print finishing machinery highly desirable.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK and Europe.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site service, repair, and maintenance of packaging and converting equipment.
• Conduct detailed surveys and provide clear reports with recommended parts.
• Deliver operator training and demonstrations as needed.

Skills

Fault diagnosis and troubleshooting

Customer-focused communication

Hands-on engineering experience

Education

Electrical or mechanical engineering background

Tools

PLCs

Inverters

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Field Service Technician (Packaging & Converting Equipment)

Field based with coverage.

Salary and Benefits

Salary circa £45,000 salary plus benefits incl. car, enhanced pension contributions, 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays.

The 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.

The Person

• Electrical or mechanical engineering background, with hands‑on experience gained in a field environment.
• Experience in 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).

What’s on Offer

• Salary circa £45k plus benefits.
• Company vehicle.
• Up to 8% pension contributions.
• 25 days holidays 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.

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