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 Pay

About 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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