Service Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Overnight pay nights away

Company car

25 days annual leave

Pension 5%

Private healthcare

Life assurance

Income protection

Job summary

Wallace Hind Selection is seeking an experienced Service Engineer with a background in machining or precision engineering. You will install, commission and service advanced high-precision manufacturing systems at customer sites, diagnose mechanical, electrical and software issues, and perform planned and reactive maintenance across varied production environments.

You'll join a national team, spend six months training and shadowing a colleague before working solo, and travel regularly within the

Qualifications

• Background in machining, CNC, precision engineering or automation.
• Hands-on experience installing, maintaining or servicing capital equipment.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.

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 collaborating with a wider UK engineering team.

Skills

Machining

CNC

Precision engineering

Automation

Job description

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.

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: South-East and / or South and West of the M25 (Reading, Slough, Camberley Guildford, etc.) - with regional and national travel as required (5 days on the road per week).

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Reading, Slough, Camberley, Guildford, Bracknell, Maidenhead, Aldershot, Farnham, Winchester, Basingstoke, Thatcham, Andover.

As our Service Engineer, you will join an established and experienced national team. Your first 6 months will be spent training, learning on the job, and shadowing a colleague until you are competent and ready to work solo.

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 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.