Details:
- Salary: £43,000 - 50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Bromborough Merseyside
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Field Service Engineer (Electrical Bias - 70/30)
Location: UK & Ireland (with some international travel)
Salary: £43,000-£50,000 + OTE £60-£70k
Hours: 7am-4pm, Days
Benefits: Company Car/Van, 5% Pension, Life Assurance, Permanent Healthcare, 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
About the Role
We are seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer (Electrical Bias) to join our established UK service team. This role involves a strong electrical focus (approx. 70/30), supporting customers across the UK & Ireland with occasional international travel.
You will work on a wide range of processing and packaging machinery, including:
Siemens, Mitsubishi & Allen Bradley systems
PLC fault-finding and programming
X-ray and flow-wrapper equipment
Heavy industrial machinery used in food and pharmaceutical environments
There will also be opportunities for global travel to company headquarters and manufacturing sites in Japan, as well as subsidiaries across North America, Europe, and Asia.
Key Responsibilities
Installation, commissioning, service, and repair of packaging and processing equipment
PLC fault-finding and programming (including scratch programming)
Providing technical support to customers across the UK & Ireland
Delivering high standards of customer service and technical expertise
Supporting continuous improvement and equipment upgrades
Experience / Skills / Qualifications
HNC Electrical or equivalent electrical qualifications
Strong PLC experience - ideally confident with scratch programming
Background in food or pharmaceutical manufacturing preferred
Experience with packaging machinery desirable
Ability to work independently in the field and manage customer relationships
Team & Development
Join a growing team of 6 experienced Service Engineers
Full product training provided
Clear progression toward Senior Engineer level after experience gained
Package & Benefits
Salary: £43,000-£50,000
OTE: £60,000-£70,000
Overtime/Shift Allowance: Paid at 1.5x during the week
Vehicle: Company Car/Van
Pension: 5% employer contribution
Life Assurance: Included
Healthcare: Permanent healthcare cover
Holidays: 25 days + 8 bank holidays