Field Service Engineer

Description:

Job Title: Field Service Engineer
Location: North East Region - Newcastle & surrounding
Salary: £45,000 per annum + Door to Door Pay + Overtime and Enhancements – OTE of c£65,000 per annum + Company Car
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:30pm + Optional Overtime - no weekend work or night shifts.

Bolt Technical are hiring on behalf of our client, a leading global FMCG business, for a hands-on Field Service Engineer to join its growing field service engineering team of 30 in the UK.

You’ll play a key role in delivering technical excellence and ensuring that equipment performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction are consistently upheld.

Enjoy a Monday–Friday working pattern with regionally focused assignments, meaning minimal nights away from home.

Key Responsibilities:

· Install, commission, repair, and maintain food processing and packaging machinery.

· Ensure equipment operates safely, efficiently, and reliably at all times.

· Provide on-site support and technical expertise to customers.

· Maintain accurate records of service, maintenance, and repairs.

· Work autonomously across a regional customer base while collaborating with the wider technical team.

What They’re Looking For:

· Qualified multi-skilled engineer with experience in the FMCG or food production sectors

· Electro-mechanical background (apprenticeship or equivalent) preferred

· Strong knowledge of pneumatics, hydraulics, and motor control systems

· Experience with PLCs and Ladder Logic is advantageous

· Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding skills

· Ability to interpret technical drawings and documentation

· Full, valid UK driving licence required

· Strong communication skills and a customer-focused, 'can-do' attitude

What They Offer:

· Competitive basic salary of £45,000 per annum – OTE of circa £65,000

· Company Vehicle including personal use

· Optional overtime available (£50/hour on weekends, 1.5x standard rate before 8:30am and after 5:30pm).

· Monday–Friday schedule – no weekend work or night shifts.

· 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays.

· Discretionary annual bonus.

· Quality company vehicle, fully equipped and available for personal use.

·Company-paid private medical insurance.

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