Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer

East Midlands
£35,000 - £38,000 DOE + Overtime + Company Vehicle + Training + Excellent Benefits
Are you a Field Service Engineer with experience working on industrial inspection, labelling or packaging equipment?
An excellent opportunity has arisen for a multi-skilled Service Engineer to join a market-leading manufacturer of specialist food production and inspection equipment. Due to continued growth and investment, the business is looking to strengthen its service team across the East Midlands region.
The successful candidate will have experience working on either checkweighers, industrial labelling systems, X-ray inspection equipment or metal detection machinery. Full product training will be provided on complementary technologies, making this an excellent opportunity to broaden your skillset within a highly specialised sector.

Role & Responsibilities

Installation, service, maintenance and repair of specialist food production inspection equipment at customer sites
Fault finding and diagnostics on electrical, electronic and mechanical systems
Carrying out preventative maintenance visits to minimise customer downtime
Commissioning new equipment and supporting customer acceptance testing
Providing technical support and customer training on site
Maintaining detailed service documentation and reports
Working closely with internal technical support and service teams
Managing spare parts usage and stock levels effectively
Ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction at all times
Adhering to company health & safety procedures and industry regulations
Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the service function

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Previous experience as a Field Service Engineer, Service Technician or Maintenance Engineer
Experience working on either:
Checkweighers
Industrial labelling systems
X-ray inspection equipment
Metal detection systems
Packaging machinery
Food processing equipment
Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding skills
Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, technical drawings and schematics
Good IT skills and confidence using service reporting systems
Customer-focused approach with strong communication skills
Full UK driving licence essential
Engineering qualification such as NVQ, City & Guilds, HNC or equivalent advantageous

The Person

Self-motivated and capable of working independently
Professional and customer-focused
Comfortable managing a regional service territory
Keen to learn new technologies and develop specialist expertise
Strong problem-solving and diagnostic skills
Flexible approach to travel and customer requirements

Benefits

Competitive Basic Salary
Paid Overtime Opportunities
Company Vehicle
Fuel Card
Ongoing Technical Training
Career Development Opportunities
Contributory Pension Scheme
Life Assurance
Income Protection Scheme
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Remote Working Flexibility
Industry-Leading Product Training
Supportive and Collaborative CultureThis is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering business recognised for its investment in people, technology and long-term career development.
If you have experience with checkweighers, labelling equipment, metal detection systems, X-ray inspection machinery or related industrial equipment, please apply today for immediate consideration.
If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

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