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!
