Service Engineer
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Stoke-on-Trent |
| Area | Staffordshire, England |
| Sector | Packaging |
| Salary | £45k per year + Plus OT |
| Currency | gbp |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | FSE E |
| Job Views | 70 |
- Description
Job Title: Field Service Engineer (Mechanical Bias) – Liquid Filling Machinery
Location: M4/M5 Corridor Manchester to Bristol
Salary: £45,000 + Overtime (OTE £70,000)
Benefits: Company Car (choice), 25 Days Holiday, 5% Pension, Laptop, Phone, Full Sick PayAbout the Company
We are recruiting on behalf of a major Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specializing in state-of-the-art liquid filling machines, servicing some of the biggest names in the beverage industry, including the dairy and juice sectors. Our client is a global leader in sustainable and recyclable packaging solutions, delivering cutting-edge technology to enhance production and minimize environmental impact.The Role
We are looking for a mechanically biased Field Service Engineer to join a high-performing UK service team. You will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, breakdown response, and repair of capital equipment found in beverage production environments across the UK.This is a UK-wide field role, which may involve up to 2 weeks away from home per month, with the possibility of weekend work (paid overtime).
Key Responsibilities
- Installation, commissioning, and servicing of liquid filling machinery at customer sites.
- Reactive breakdown support and routine maintenance.
- Mechanical work including bearings, gearboxes, belts, shafts, motors, and pulleys.
- Fault-finding on pneumatics and electrical systems.
- Reading and interpreting electrical diagrams, wiring, and basic control panels.
- Some experience with PLC systems (advantageous but not essential).
- Building strong customer relationships and representing the brand to a high standard.
What We're Looking For
- Apprentice-trained engineer (mechanical or multi-skilled).
- Experience working in a production, manufacturing, or FMCG environment.
- Strong understanding of capital equipment and how machinery interacts within a production line.
- Able to work independently across the UK and committed to staying away when required.
- Service engineering background or hands-on site-based maintenance experience.
What’s on Offer
- £45,000 base salary + generous overtime (OTE £70,000+).
- Company car (you choose make/model).
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
- 5% employer pension contribution.
- Laptop, phone, tools, PPE provided.
- Full sick pay scheme.
- Career progression opportunities within a globally recognised, sustainability-driven OEM.
Ready to Join a Company That’s Driving the Future of Sustainable Packaging?
If you're a skilled engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the variety of field-based work, apply today to become part of a business that’s shaping the future of recyclable solutions in the beverage industry.
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