Service Engineer

Elite Food Machinery Services Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Service Engineer to join their dedicated team in Ashford. This role offers a competitive salary and a chance to work with food processing machinery, providing installation, maintenance, and repair services across London and the South East. You'll enjoy a mix of workshop and mobile work, ensuring no two days are the same. With a focus on customer satisfaction and a supportive work environment, this is an exciting opportunity for engineers looking to advance their careers in a thriving company.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Full training provided

Regular working hours

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical or electrical knowledge is essential.
• Hands-on experience with food machinery or similar equipment is required.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission food processing equipment at client sites.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults quickly and effectively.
• Provide maintenance and emergency breakdown support.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Customer service focus

Education

Forklift truck licence

Job description

Service Engineer – Up to £40,000 + Benefits – Ashford, Kent Field based covering London & the South East – Monday to Friday, 7:00 am – 5:00 pm

Are you a mechanically or electrically minded engineer looking for a fresh challenge? Want to work for a growing company where your skills really matter?

Elite Food Machinery Services are on the hunt for a skilled Service Engineer to join our tight-knit team.

Based in Ashford, Kent, we specialise in the sales, servicing, and repair of food processing machinery — and we need a hands-on professional who can help us keep our clients' businesses running smoothly.

This Service Engineer role is perfect for someone who enjoys a mix of workshop and mobile work, covering London, Essex, Surrey, and the wider Southeast. Whether you're diagnosing faults on-site or setting up new equipment in the workshop, no two days are the same.

Key Responsibilities Of The Service Engineer

• Installing and commissioning food processing equipment at client sites
• Carrying out maintenance, repairs, and emergency breakdown support
• Diagnosing mechanical and/or electrical faults quickly and effectively
• Keeping accurate service records and reports
• Building great relationships with our clients and delivering outstanding service
  
  

What You’ll Need

• Strong mechanical and/or electrical knowledge (we’re open to either!)
• Hands-on experience working with food machinery or similar equipment
• A full, clean driving licence (essential)
• A forklift truck licence is a bonus
• Problem-solving mindset with a focus on customer service
• Self-motivation and reliability — you'll be trusted to work independently
  
  

What’s In It for You?

• Competitive salary: £35,000–£40,000 per year (DOE)
• Pension scheme (after 3 months)
• Private healthcare (after 12 months)
• Full training provided – even if you’re not an expert in food machinery yet
• Regular working hours (7am–5pm) with breaks included
• Be part of a friendly, growing company where your work is truly valued
  
  

Ready to take the next step in your engineering career?

If you have the enthusiasm and skillset to hit the ground running in this new Service Engineer position, we would love to hear from you. APPLY NOW for immediate consideration.