Service Engineer - Packaging Machinery / Field Maintenance - Homebased

Wallace Hind Selection LTD; East Midlands; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing European manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Field Service Engineer to handle the installation and maintenance of packaging machinery. The ideal candidate will have experience in a similar role and possess hands-on fault-finding skills. This position offers excellent benefits including a company car, bonuses, and a focus on work-life balance. Opportunities for career progression are also available.

Benefits

Annual Profit-Related Bonus

Company Car or Van

Time Off in Lieu for Overtime

10% Company Pension Contribution

28 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Full Product Training

Qualifications

• Solid track record as a Field Service Engineer or Maintenance Engineer in capital equipment.
• Experience with packaging, printing, or process machinery is advantageous.
• Ability to represent a premium European brand professionally.

Responsibilities

• Installation, commissioning, service, and repair of packaging machinery.
• Manage your own schedule, working on-site and from home.
• Provide technical support and access to European OEM training.

Skills

Hands-on fault-finding skills

Proactive customer-focused attitude

Independent time management

Education

Recognised electrical and/or electronic engineering qualification

Job description

Overview

Are you an experienced Field Service Engineer or Maintenance Engineer who values work-life balance as much as career progression? If you're looking for a stable, well-rewarded role with a growing European manufacturer of packaging machinery - where your skills are valued and your time respected - this could be the opportunity for you!

Benefits

• Annual Profit-Related Bonus
• Company Car or Van - your choice
• Time Off in Lieu for any Overtime worked
• 10% Company Pension Contribution
• 28 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays (36 days total)
• Full Product Training and Excellent Career Progression

Location

Homebased covering the UK. Ideally located within 1 hour of Nottingham along the M1 corridor.

The Role

Service Engineer / Maintenance Engineer (Packaging Machinery)

• Installation, commissioning, service, and repair of high-quality packaging machinery across customer sites in the UK.
• Managing your own schedule, typically 2-3 days a week on-site, with the remainder working from home or the office.
• Minimal travel - averaging just one overnight stay per week and very occasional weekend work (once or twice a year).
• Joining a close-knit UK team with full technical support and access to European OEM training.

The Person

Service Engineer / Maintenance Engineer

You'll need to demonstrate:

• A solid track record as a Field Service Engineer or Factory Maintenance Engineer, ideally in capital equipment or packaging machinery.
• A recognised electrical and/or electronic engineering qualification, ideally backed by a full apprenticeship.
• Hands-on fault-finding skills with a proactive, customer-focused attitude.
• The ability to work independently, manage your time, and represent a premium European brand professionally.
• Experience with packaging, printing, or process machinery will be a distinct advantage.

Company

We’re the UK sales and service division of a successful European manufacturer of advanced packaging machinery, currently experiencing rapid growth. Following a major account win, we’re expanding our UK team by 50% this year. This is an exciting time to join - with clear progression opportunities, including the chance to move into a Service Manager role within two years.

Why Join Us?

• A genuine focus on work-life balance, not just words.
• A supportive, growing business where you'll be known by name, not number.
• Excellent training, autonomy, and future leadership potential.

How to Apply

If this sounds like your next move, please click apply.

Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner for this position. All direct applications will be forwarded to Wallace Hind Selection.

REF: JB18302, Wallace Hind Selection