Field Service Engineer
| Job Type | Permanent Full Time |
| Location | Buxton |
| Area | Derbyshire, England |
| Sector | Packaging |
| Salary | £40k - 45k per year + Plus OT |
| Currency | gbp |
| Start Date | ASAP |
| Advertiser | remoteapi |
| Job Ref | MTI |
| Job Views | 8 |
- Description
Field Service Engineer — Electrical Bias (Packaging & Automation Systems)
Base: £40,000 – £45,000 + Overtime (door-to-door) | OTE: £55k+ | Hybrid vehicle | 25 days holiday + bank holidays | Bonus | Pension (3% matched)
Location: UK-wide travel (average 1 night away per week)
The Company
We are a global leader and premium systems integrator, specialising in high-performance packaging machinery and automation solutions. Our equipment portfolio includes advanced packaging machines, multihead weighers, and integrated end-of-line systems — trusted by major food and FMCG brands across the world.
The Role
As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for supporting customers across the UK with:
- Installation and commissioning of new systems
- Routine service, planned preventative maintenance (PPM), and breakdown support
- Electrical fault finding, wiring, and re-wiring (3-phase, 415V)
- Working on actuators, motors, sensors, and HMIs (inputs/outputs)
- Reading and interpreting electrical schematics
- Supporting control systems and network integration
You’ll enjoy a varied, autonomous role with limited overnight stays (average one night per week), offering a strong work-life balance.
About You
- Electrically biased engineer with a recognised electrical qualification (e.g., NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent)
- Confident working on 3-phase (415V) machinery
- Able to read electrical diagrams and carry out complex fault finding
- Experience with actuators, sensors, motors, and control systems
- Customer-focused, professional, and flexible to travel
We welcome candidates from any capital equipment background — including engineers currently in maintenance roles who are looking to move into field service. If you have the right electrical skills and a hands-on approach, we want to hear from you.
What’s on Offer
- £40,000 – £45,000 basic salary
- Overtime paid door-to-door (realistic OTE £55k+)
- Hybrid company vehicle
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Annual performance bonus
- Pension (3% matched)
- Genuine work-life balance
Why Join Us?
Join an industry leader at the forefront of packaging technology. You'll work with premium equipment, receive excellent support and training, and enjoy a role designed to give you both technical challenge and work-life balance.
Ready to take the next step?
Apply today to join our market-leading team- Dan Walton 01254 781300SER-IN
