Mechanical Field Service Engineer – Devon & Cornwall

Interaction Recruitment; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

Food Safety Level 2 training provided

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Field Service Engineer to install, commission and maintain machinery across Devon and Cornwall. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs, and carry out planned and reactive maintenance in food manufacturing environments while working directly with customers on site.

The role requires a strong mechanical background, independent work style, and a valid UK driving licence.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, Field Service Engineer or similar.
• Experience with machinery in manufacturing or food manufacturing environments.
• Strong fault-finding and repair skills on mechanical equipment.
• Experience with installation and maintenance of machinery.
• Ability to work independently and manage workload.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Willingness to travel across Devon and Cornwall.
• Level 2 Food Safety / Food Hygiene certificate or willingness to complete training.

Responsibilities

• Installing and commissioning machinery and equipment.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs.
• Planned and reactive maintenance.
• Servicing and maintaining manufacturing machinery.
• Working directly with customers on site.
• Ensuring machinery operates safely and efficiently.

Skills

Driving licence

Independent worker

Fault finding

Customer-facing

Own tools

Education

Level 2 Food Safety / Food Hygiene

Job description

Interaction Recruitment is seeking an experienced Mechanical Field Service Engineer to install, commission and maintain machinery across Devon and Cornwall. You will diagnose faults, perform repairs, and carry out planned and reactive maintenance in food manufacturing environments while working directly with customers on site.

The role requires a strong mechanical background, independent work style, and a valid UK driving licence.