Senior Field Service Engineer

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A machinery service company is seeking a Field Service Engineering Supervisor to lead a team installing and repairing automated machinery across the UK. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in engineering and strong communication skills. This role involves hands-on work, ensuring compliance and safety, and includes perks such as a salary up to £50,000, company vehicle, and training opportunities in Europe.

Benefits

Salary up to £50,000

Company van

Fuel card

Phone

Laptop

Tablet

Overtime

Pension and death-in-service cover

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Training in Europe (all expenses covered)

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 in engineering.
• Hands-on experience with machinery, preferably in food manufacturing.
• Strong communication and leadership skills required.
• Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of field engineers across the UK.
• Diagnose, repair, and install machinery.
• Ensure compliance, safety, and proper paperwork management.
• Travel across the UK and Europe for training.

Skills

Hands-on experience with machinery

Strong communication skills

Leadership skills

Ability to stay calm under pressure

Education

NVQ Level 3 in engineering

Job description

Job Description

Field Service Engineering Supervisor - Machinery

Let’s be honest, some jobs in engineering are glorified fire-fighting.

This one’s different.

We’re looking for someone who can keep a cool head, get hands-on with some pretty complex kit, and keep a small team of engineers pointing in the right direction (without needing to shout about it).

You’ll be leading a crew who install, service, and repair automated weighing, packaging, and processing machinery, the stuff that keeps food factories running. It’s not just about turning a spanner; it’s about solving problems, keeping customers happy, and making sure your team is working safely and efficiently.

What you’ll actually be doing:

• Leading and supporting a team of field engineers across the UK.
• Rolling up your sleeves to diagnose, repair, and install machinery.
• Making customers feel like they’re in safe hands (because they are).
• Keeping on top of compliance, safety, and paperwork (yes, the boring stuff matters too).
• Travelling across the UK (with an annual trip to Europe for training).

What we’d like you to bring:

• An NVQ Level 3 in engineering (minimum).
• Hands-on experience with machinery - ideally in food manufacturing, but if you’ve got the right transferable skills, we’re listening.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• The ability to stay calm under pressure and keep things moving in a fast-paced environment.

The perks:

• Salary up to £50,000.
• Company van, fuel card, phone, laptop, tablet.
• Overtime.
• Pension and death-in-service cover.
• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Training in Europe (all expenses covered).

If you’re an engineer who’s got more to offer than just fixing kit, someone who can lead, support, and keep customers happy while still getting stuck in, then this role could be a great fit.