Field Service Engineer

SER Limited

  • Milton Keynes
  • £40,000-45,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
  • Apply easily
Service Engineer — Mechanical BiasSalary: £40,000 – £45,000 (OTE up to £55,000)Location: Within 1 hour of MK postcodeHours: 40 hours per week (Time and a half over 40 hours; double time weekends, optional)Package includes:
  • Company van
  • 6% matched pension
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Minimal nights away (approximately 15 per year)
  • Annual fully expensed Christmas trip (partners invited)
  • Annual company bonus (£2,000 – £4,000)
Company OverviewOur client is a leading global OEM specialising in the manufacture of high-quality food processing and packaging machinery, including mixers, grinders, slicers, and weigh-price labellers. With 120 staff in the UK and a strong brand reputation, the company is expanding its service team in line with strong business performance and continued growth.Role OverviewAs a Service Engineer, you will be responsible for the maintenance, service, installation, and commissioning of machinery at client sites. This role requires a mechanically biased engineer with a strong understanding of electrical systems, capable of working independently and delivering exceptional customer service.Key Responsibilities
  • Service, repair, and commission food processing and packaging equipment
  • Diagnose mechanical faults on components such as bearings, shafts, gearboxes, pulleys, and chains
  • Carry out electrical fault finding, including reading and interpreting electrical drawings
  • Perform software updates, change IO cards, and configure HMIs (inputs and outputs)
  • Install new machinery and support commissioning activities
  • Deliver scheduled preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns
  • Work in food production environments, including wet and cold conditions
  • Typically one service visit per day
  • Maintain professional and proactive communication with customers and internal teams
Candidate Profile
  • Strong mechanical background with electrical understanding
  • Previous experience in FMCG, food processing, packaging, material handling, or capital equipment involving conveyors
  • Background as a service engineer or maintenance engineer
  • Confident working in food industry environments
  • Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
  • Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
  • Flexible for occasional overnight stays (approximately 15 nights per year)
QualificationsCity & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, or substantial practical experienceExperience with capital equipment, ideally within the food industryWhy Join?This is an opportunity to join a highly respected and growing company offering excellent support, strong benefits, and the chance to work with advanced machinery in a thriving industry.To apply for this position, please contact Daniel Walton on 01254 781300SER-IN

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