Field Service Engineer

Are you an engineer looking to join a company that offers progression opportunities? Would you like to work for a business that actively promotes honesty? Are you looking for a role which offers security? If so read on.

As part of the Service Department, the Field Service Engineer is responsible for break fix, maintaining and installing weighing and labelling equipment to our clients customer base. With a proven technical background, you will liaise directly with customers ensuring you deliver an efficient professional. Experience of working in a manufacturing environment, ideally fast paced is essential for this role.

Our client has a global footprint and as an integral part of the team you will be operating in food factory environments. This role provides full product training and the time to understand the nature of their operation.

There are also plenty of opportunities to progress within the business if this is important to you. Over the last few years engineers have progressed to senior engineer and manager levels.

We cannot stress enough how much the business values their engineers and the role offers both the training and support required daily to ensure that the successful applicant is both happy and successful during their time at work.

Benefits:

Salary - £27,500 per annum.

Overtime payment of a time and a third at the weekends.

Private healthcare after probation.

Company vehicle, laptop, phone.

Career progression and ongoing training.

Healthcare cash plan scheme for all employees.

33 days holiday including bank holidays.

Key Responsibilities:

Service, install and break fix a wide range of weighing and inspection equipment, ranging  from static scales to automatic check weighing and automatic weigh price labelling systems, to metal detection, X-RAY and vision inspection.

Investigating complex technical issues such as electrical/ mechanical breakdowns & network related issues.

Maintain company vehicle in a clean and organised fashion ensuring all maintenance requirements are met in accordance with the policy for company vehicle drivers.

Demonstrate knowledge of mechanical and electrical skill.

Maintain Calibrated weighs & ensure they are compliant.

When calibrating/ verifying equipment, all legal standards are met & work carried out to highest standard.

Communicate professionally and well with clients as this is an important part of the role.

Skills and Experience:

Essential:

· Experience in mechanical and electrical engineering.

· Manufacturing environment experience.

· Excellent communication skills.

Ideal:

· Fast paced manufacturing environment experience.

· Experience in the weighing industry or similar.

Company Culture:

The business is built on a culture of support, inclusion, and long-term commitment. Engineers are offered ongoing training and development to ensure they’re confident and capable in their roles. With a strong focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing, this is a role where you’ll feel genuinely valued.

Many team members have grown with the company over the years, creating a collaborative and friendly atmosphere.

Additional Information:

The role involves travelling directly from home to site, across the Southern region. Locations that will be taken into consideration include: Bristol, Gloucester, Swindon, Yeovil and surrounding areas.

Standard working hours are 8:30am to 5:00pm with a 30-minute lunch break.

There are overtime opportunities during the week and at the weekend.

Travel time is paid door to door from the moment you leave home.

If you're a proactive engineer looking to build a long-term career in a business that values your work and supports your development – apply today or get in touch to learn more.