Field Service Engineer
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Leicester |
| Area | Leicestershire, England |
| Sector | Packaging |
| Salary | £40k - 45k per year + Bupa Health Care & Life Insurance |
| Currency | gbp |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | 53571ER |
| Job Views | 54 |
- Description
Field Service Engineer - Electrical Controls
Midlands West/East
Are you passionate about cutting-edge technology and thrive in the fast-paced FMCG sector? Would you like to join a leading OEM specializing in inspection machines for the Food & packaging industry. I am currently seeking a talented Field Service Electrical Controls Engineer to play a pivotal role for an exciting packaging machinery company.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: £45,000 (DOE) per annum – Salary could be negotiable.
- Private Health Care & Income Protection
- Life Insurance 2x salary
- 26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Car Allowance £400-£500
- Overtime paid back in holidays in lieu.
- Tech scheme gift cards.
- 4% pension matched, but will rise to 6%
Role Overview: As an Electrical Controls Engineer, you will be responsible for the installation, breakdown, service, and repair of capital equipment, with a focus on inspection machines. You'll work closely with our skilled team to ensure seamless integration of PLC systems through ladder logic, SCADA, PLC programming, and HMI settings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Installation, maintenance, and repair of packaging machinery, particularly inspection machines.
- Programming and integration of PLC systems using ladder logic.
- Troubleshooting and resolving electrical and control system issues.
- Collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth project execution.
- Providing technical support and training to customers as needed.
- 2-3 visits a week visiting customers.
Requirements:
- NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds Level 3, Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or related field.
- Understanding of electronic circuits and schematics
- Use of electrical test equipment (oscilloscope, multi-meter)
- Ability to troubleshoot to board level
- Proven experience in the installation, maintenance, and repair of packaging machinery, preferably in the FMCG sector.
- Proficiency in PLC programming, SCADA systems, and HMI settings. However, training can be provided.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
If you're ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding role in a thriving industry, please contact Sean Turton on 01254781300 or email sean@serlimited.com to apply.
Join us in shaping the future of packaging machinery and make a difference in the FMCG sector!
