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Field Based Electrical Engineer – Print and Packaging Machinery
West Yorkshire based with National travel
Salary circa £45k upwards plus overtime, plus expenses, plus company vehicle
We’re working with a well-established and highly respected engineering business that installs and supports specialist machinery within the print & packaging sector. Due to continued growth, they’re now looking to recruit a Skilled Electrical Engineer / Technician to join their technical team.
This is a field-based role, supporting customers across the UK, offering a varied workload and exposure to high-spec machinery and control systems.
The Role:
- Electrical installation, commissioning, fault-finding, and servicing of print & packaging machinery
- Working with PLC-controlled systems, including diagnostics and modifications
- Supporting breakdowns, upgrades, and preventative maintenance
- Liaising with customers on-site to ensure smooth handover and ongoing support
Key Skills & Experience:
- Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer / Electrical Technician within the print / packaging industry
- Strong working knowledge of PLCs – Siemens and/or Mitsubishi
- Background in industrial print, packaging or converting machinery
- Comfortable working in a field-based / customer-facing role
- Electrical qualifications preferred (Apprenticeship, NVQ, HNC/HND or experience based equivalent)
- Full UK driving licence, willingness to travel and stay away from home when required
What’s On Offer:
- Competitive basic salary circa £45,000 (negotiable dependent on experience)
- Overtime and travel-related earnings
- Expenses covered
- Long-term career stability with a respected industry name
- Exposure to high-quality machinery and technically interesting projects
If you’re an electrical engineer who enjoys variety, autonomy, and working with specialist machinery in the print & packaging space, this is a strong opportunity worth exploring – get in touch for further details.
