Service Engineer

Wallace Hind Selection; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overnight payment for any nights away

Company Car or Van

25 Days Annual Leave

Pension - matched to 5% of salary

Private Healthcare

Life Assurance

Income Protection cover

Job summary

Wallace Hind Selection is seeking a Service Engineer with a background in machining or precision engineering to join a market-leading manufacturer of advanced production machinery. You will install, commission and service high-precision systems at customer sites across the UK, diagnosing mechanical, electrical and software-related issues and carrying out planned and reactive maintenance.

You will work independently while collaborating with a wider UK engineering team, travelling up to five days

Qualifications

• Proven track record of experience in an industrial Service Engineer role within capital equipment (or similar).
• Background in machining, CNC, precision engineering, automation or similar.

Responsibilities

• Install, commission and service advanced high-precision manufacturing systems at customer sites
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and software-related issues
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance
• Provide technical support and customer training
• Ensure high-quality service delivery and customer satisfaction
• Work independently while also collaborating with a wider UK engineering team

Skills

Machining background

CNC experience

Automation experience

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Customer facing skills

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Service Engineer with a background in machining or precision engineering? Do you thrive in manufacturing or production environments, installing and maintaining advanced machinery? If you are a proactive Service Engineer looking to join a growing, technology-driven organisation where your skills will be valued, we'd love to hear from you. This is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading organisation at the forefront of Automated machining systems.

Salary and Benefits

• BASIC SALARY: £40,000 - £50,000 (depending on experience)
• BENEFITS:
  • Overnight payment for any nights away
  • Company Car or Van
  • 25 Days Annual Leave (plus Statutory Days)
  • Pension - matched to 5% of salary
  • Private Healthcare
  • Life Assurance
  • Income Protection cover

Location

Midlands from Coventry, Rugby, and Leamington Spa to Nottingham, Loughborough and Leicester - with regional and national travel as required (5 days on the road per week).

Commutable Locations

Coventry, Rugby, Warwick, Leamington Spa, Nottingham, Loughborough, Leicester, Daventry, Southam.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission and service advanced high-precision manufacturing systems at customer sites
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, and software-related issues
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance
• Provide technical support and customer training
• Ensure high-quality service delivery and customer satisfaction
• Work independently while also collaborating with a wider UK engineering team

Person Specification

• A proven track record of experience in an industrial Service Engineer role, within capital equipment (or similar)
• A background in machining, CNC, precision engineering, automation or similar
• Hands-on experience installing, maintaining, or servicing capital equipment
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
• Confidence working in production/manufacturing environments
• Excellent communication and customer facing skills
• A full driving licence, passport, and flexibility to conduct overnight stays in the UK, and skills training in Switzerland (or occasional overseas work)
• Confident communication, with the adaptability to engage at all levels
• A methodical approach with the ability to work independently, manage your time, and deliver accurate results

Our Company

We are a highly respected manufacturer of advanced production machinery used across fast-paced manufacturing environments. Known for engineering excellence and exceptional customer service, we supply high-precision automated equipment utilised across a range of industrial sectors by customers across print, packaging, composites, textiles, and other fast-moving industries.