Service Engineer

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machinery distributor in the UK is looking for a Field Service Engineer to support their food processing machinery. This role involves installation, servicing, and repairing equipment across various customer sites in the UK. Ideal candidates should have a recognised apprenticeship in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering and experience in FMCG. Competitive salary plus overtime, and significant training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Company vehicle (fully expensed)

Matched pension scheme (4%)

Extensive training including international training

Regular overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
• Solid experience within FMCG, ideally in food or packaging machinery environments.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Installation, service, repair, and commissioning of food processing machinery.
• Diagnosing and repairing faults on PLCs and 3-phase systems.
• Completing preventive maintenance schedules to minimise downtime.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical work

PLC systems knowledge

Customer-focused problem solving

Education

Recognised apprenticeship in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering

Tools

Food processing machinery

Electrical drawings

Job description

Overview

Field Service Engineer — Multi-Skilled — North East

£40,000 – £45,000 + Overtime (OTE £50k–£55k)

Package Includes:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company vehicle (fully expensed for work use)
• Matched pension scheme (4%)
• Extensive training provided (including international training at European HQs)
• Regular overtime opportunities (£10k typical)
• Average working week 50–55 hours

The Company

Our client is a leading distributor of premium European food processing machinery across the UK. With global roots in Canada, they now supply cutting-edge technology to fish, meat, and poultry factories worldwide.

Their portfolio covers 10 specialist machinery brands, providing complete solutions for primary, secondary, and further processing. Typical equipment includes:

• Filleting and portioning machines
• Dicers and slicers
• Grinders and mixers
• Formers and moulders
• Packaging systems

This is a company that invests heavily in training and prides itself on long-term relationships with both staff and customers.

The Role – Field Service Engineer

As a Field Service Engineer, you will be a key technical expert supporting customers nationwide. You will be responsible for:

• Installation, service, repair, and commissioning of a wide range of food processing machinery
• Electrical fault finding, including interpreting and working from electrical drawings
• Diagnosing and repairing faults on PLCs, HMIs, and 3-phase (up to 415V) systems
• Running and terminating Ethernet cables and network connections
• Mechanical work on bearings, shafts, pulleys, chains, conveyors, pneumatics, and hydraulics
• Completing preventive maintenance schedules to minimise downtime for customers
• Working away from home up to 4 nights per week, covering sites across the UK
• Visiting a variety of customer environments including fisheries, poultry farms, and meat processing plants

This is a hands-on, varied role that requires a self-sufficient, customer-focused engineer who enjoys problem solving and working with complex machinery.

Qualifications & Experience

The ideal candidate will have:

• Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering (preferred)
• Solid experience within FMCG, ideally in food or packaging machinery environments
• Knowledge of PLC systems (basic fault finding and I/O diagnostics)
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems (pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, motors, drives)
• Willingness to travel extensively across the UK and stay away during the week

Why Apply?

• Work with world-leading machinery brands
• Structured career development with international training
• Competitive package with significant overtime earnings
• Opportunity to become a specialist engineer in a niche, high-demand industry

Interested?

Contact Dan Walton on 01254 781300

Email: [e-mail]

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