Field Service Engineer ( Electrical bias)

Overview

In this Field Service Engineer role, you will service and maintain automated packaging machinery across a UK-based, field-heavy schedule. You will receive specialist training to become proficient in PLC programming and controls, advancing toward a senior technical position within a large manufacturing environment. You’ll work on complex systems for prestigious clients while benefiting from premium overtime, a car/allowance, and structured career progression. The role emphasizes hands-on electrical and mechanical problem-solving, with strong opportunities to shape maintenance and control capabilities. This is a chance to grow into a leading controls expert within a global FMCG context.

Pay / Benefits

• Full Autonomy
• Technical Training
• Career Progression
• Premium-Paid Overtime
• Company Car OR 6,000 Car Allowance
• Door to Door Pay

Responsibilities

• Electro-Mechanical servicing and maintenance on automated packaging machinery
• PLC fault finding using Siemens S7
• Days-based schedule with occasional stayaways; UK-wide travel
• Support and execute on-site technical tasks for high-profile clients

Key requirements

• Electrical and Mechanical experience on Production Lines or Plant Machinery
• Understanding of PLCs and desire to learn Siemens PLC programming
• Flexible to travel UK-wide and stay away when required

• Siemens S7 PLC fault finding/programming
• Electro-Mechanical servicing of production lines
• Mechanical and electrical maintenance of automated packaging machinery

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