International Field Service Engineer – PLCs (Siemens/AB)

Wallace Hind Selection LTD; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm seeks an experienced International Field Service Engineer to handle repairs, upgrades, and installations of packaging machinery predominantly in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical sectors. The position involves significant international travel, up to 60% of the time, with a home-based setup supplemented by a competitive salary and benefits, including overtime and all travel expenses covered. Candidates should possess strong PLC modification skills, especially with Siemens and Allen Bradley systems, and must be a qualified Electrical/Electronic Engineer.

Benefits

Overtime earnings up to £10,000

All travel expenses covered

Qualifications

• Proven track record as an (international) Field Service Engineer ideally in process or packaging machinery.
• Experience in food, chemicals or pharmaceutical markets.
• Willingness to spend up to 60% of time abroad.

Responsibilities

• Repair, refurbishment, upgrades and modification of installed machinery.
• Installation and commissioning of new machinery.
• Occasional weekend work and weekly office presence when not abroad.

Skills

Fault finding

Modifying Siemens PLCs

Modifying Allen Bradley PLCs

Field Service Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Electronic Engineering

Education

Qualified Electrical / Electronic Engineer

Job description

A leading recruitment firm seeks an experienced International Field Service Engineer to handle repairs, upgrades, and installations of packaging machinery predominantly in the food, pharmaceutical, and chemical sectors. The position involves significant international travel, up to 60% of the time, with a home-based setup supplemented by a competitive salary and benefits, including overtime and all travel expenses covered. Candidates should possess strong PLC modification skills, especially with Siemens and Allen Bradley systems, and must be a qualified Electrical/Electronic Engineer.