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Field Service Technician (Packaging & Converting Equipment)

Taylor Higson
Posted 8 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B4 6FQ

Salary

£40,000 - £45,000 per year

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Field Service Technician specializing in packaging and converting equipment, with a salary of approximately £45,000 plus benefits.
  • Candidates should have a strong electrical or mechanical background and at least 3 years of experience working with FMCG equipment.
  • The role involves on-site service, repair, and maintenance of machinery, including fault finding and software upgrades.
  • Strong communication skills and a customer-focused attitude are essential, along with a full UK driving license for travel across the UK and occasionally Europe.
  • The job offers additional benefits such as a company vehicle, enhanced pension contributions, and 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays.

Field Service Technician (Packaging & Converting Equipment)
Field based with national coverage

Salary circa £45,000 salary plus benefits incl. car, enhanced pension contributions, 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays  

We’re working with a well-established supplier of packaging and converting equipment and become part of a team that keeps world-class machinery running smoothly across the UK and occasionally overseas.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a strong electrical or mechanical background and proven experience working on FMCG equipment  — ideally with exposure to packaging, converting, injection moulding or print finishing machinery.

 

The Role

  • Provide on-site service, repair, and maintenance of packaging and converting equipment.
  • Carry out fault finding, software upgrades, electrical repairs, and work with PLCs and inverters
  • Assist with off-loading, installation, and commissioning of new machinery at customer sites
  • Deliver operator training and demonstrations as needed
  • Conduct detailed surveys and provide clear reports with recommended parts
  • Maintain high safety standards and report hazards appropriately
  • Represent the business professionally at every customer visit

The Person

  • Electrical or mechanical engineering background, with hands-on experience gained in a field environment
  • Experience in servicing or repairing packaging, converting or print finishing machinery highly desirable
  • Strong fault diagnosis and troubleshooting skills, including PLCs and inverters
  • Customer-focused with excellent communication skills
  • Full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK and Europe (occasional overnight stays)

What’s on Offer

  • A salary circa £45k plus benefits
  • Company vehicle
  • Up to 8% pension contributions
  • 25 days holidays plus Bank Holidays
  • Opportunity to work with leading machinery brands in a globally respected company
  • Varied and rewarding role with travel opportunities across the UK and Europe

 

If you’re an experienced field service engineer working across the packaging, converting or print finishing industry – apply today for more details!

 

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