Service Engineer

Bluetownonline Ltd; City Of London; On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

A leading machinery company in Ipswich is looking for a skilled Service Engineer to install, service, and support production machinery globally. Candidates should have experience in machine service/installation, strong electro-mechanical engineering skills, and knowledge of PLCs and AC drive controls. This position involves regular international travel and working in a friendly environment offering training and development opportunities. Competitive salary and overtime available.

Benefits

Clean, friendly, and supportive working environment

Optional overtime opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in production machine service/installation.
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, AC drive controls, and machine controls.
• Electro-mechanical engineering background.

Responsibilities

• Installing, servicing, and supporting production machinery worldwide.
• Carrying out mechanical engineering tasks, servicing, and repairs.
• Travelling internationally regularly while also being factory-based.

Skills

Production machine service/installation

Electro-mechanical engineering

Knowledge of PLCs

Knowledge of AC drive controls

Mechanical engineering tasks

Job description

Job Title: Service Engineer

Location: Ipswich, Suffolk

Salary: £36,000 - £45,000 depending on experience plus Overtime & Benefits

Job type: Permanent, Full time

Ashe is market leader in world‑class slitting and rewinding machinery, with a strong reputation for excellence and innovation. Based in Ipswich, Suffolk, we are looking to recruit a skilled Service/Installation Engineer to join their busy International Machine Support Department.

The Role

• Installing, servicing, and supporting production machinery worldwide
• Carrying out mechanical engineering tasks, servicing, and repairs
• Working with PLCs, AC drive controls, and machine controls
• Travelling internationally regularly while also being factory‑based when not on site

The Candidate

• Proven experience in production machine service/installation
• Electro‑mechanical engineering background
• Strong knowledge of PLCs, AC drive controls, and machine controls
• Experience within the Converting Industry (advantageous but not essential)
• Based locally in Ipswich or nearby, with the ability to be factory‑based when not travelling
• Willing to travel worldwide

Benefits

• Clean, friendly, and supportive working environment
• Optional overtime opportunities
• A chance to work with a global leader in slitting and rewinding machinery for the film, paper, and allied web industries
• Training and development opportunities

Please click on the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.

Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of Service Technician, Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Electrical Engineer, Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Technician, Repair Technician, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Installation Engineer, Mechanical Engineer may also be considered for this role.