Packaging Field Service Engineer

Hunter Selection; Leeds; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Overtime opportunities

Commission scheme

Pension scheme

Laptop

Mobile phone

Job summary

Hunter Selection is seeking a Field Service Engineer to install, commission and service packaging and automation machinery at customer sites across the UK. You will diagnose mechanical, electrical and control faults and provide hands-on support on-site and remotely.

The role offers a competitive £40,000-£60,000 basic salary DOE, a company car, pension, laptop, mobile phone and overtime/commission opportunities with regular travel, overnight stays and an on-call rota as required.

Qualifications

• Engineering experience within packaging machinery, automation or related equipment.
• Electrical fault-finding skills with PLC and servo drive experience advantageous.
• Strong customer-facing communication and problem-solving abilities.
• Apprentice trained, HNC/HND qualified or equivalent engineering background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission and service packaging and automation machinery at customer sites.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and control system faults.
• Deliver operator and maintenance training to customers.
• Provide technical support remotely and participate in an out-of-hours support rota.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

PLC experience

Servo drives

Customer-facing communication

Education

Apprentice trained, HNC/HND or equivalent engineering background

Job description

Field Service Engineer

£40,000-£60,000 DOE | Company Car | Overtime Available | Commission Scheme

Ideally Located: Manchester, Leeds, Sheffield, Nottingham, Birmingham

Salary, Benefits & Hours

• £40,000-£60,000 basic salary depending on experience
• Company car, laptop, mobile phone and pension scheme
• Overtime paid at 1.5x weekdays/Saturdays and 2x Sundays
• Commission available on spare parts and upgrade sales recommendations

About the Company

Leading manufacturer of packaging and automation machinery

Supplies cutting-edge equipment into the food and pharmaceutical sectors

Strong reputation for engineering quality, innovation and customer support

Continues to invest in product development and after-sales services

Why Join Them?

• Work on a wide range of advanced packaging and automation equipment
• Varied role covering installations, commissioning, breakdowns and customer support
• Opportunity to develop specialist expertise within a growing sector
• Excellent earning potential through overtime and commission opportunities

Role Overview

• Install, commission and service packaging and automation machinery at customer sites
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and control system faults
• Deliver operator and maintenance training to customers
• Provide technical support remotely and participate in an out-of-hours support rota

What We're Looking For

• Engineering experience within packaging machinery, automation or related equipment
• Electrical fault-finding skills with PLC and servo drive experience advantageous
• Strong customer-facing communication and problem-solving abilities
• Apprentice trained, HNC/HND qualified or equivalent engineering background preferred

Work Location

• Field-based role covering customer sites across the UK
• Regular travel and overnight stays required
• Participation in planned weekend and emergency support activities
• Workshop-based refurbishment and repair work when requiredINDSNS

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