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Field Service Engineer
Job Posted: 14 hours ago
Salary: £ 35,000 - 35,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Luton
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Service Engineer — Mechanical Bias with Electrical Understanding
ANYWHERE IN THE UK
Location: Remote (UK-wide travel, option for European travel)
Salary: £35,000 + overtime (OTE ~£45,000+)
2 night away per week
Benefits: Company vehicle, Surface Pro, mobile phone, 2 night away per week
About the Company
Join a market-leading manufacturer and supplier of product inspection machinery to the food industry, supporting end-of-line (EOL) production lines across the UK and beyond. With over 100 employees in the UK and a reputation for innovation and quality, our client is seeking a talented Service Engineer to join their growing team.
The Role
As a Service Engineer, you’ll be responsible for the service, repair, breakdown support, and commissioning of advanced product inspection machinery — including industrial metal detection systems, checkweighers, and X-ray equipment — at food production sites nationwide.
This is a customer-facing role, requiring excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships while representing a trusted brand.
Key Responsibilities
Service, repair, and commission inspection machinery at customer sites across the UK
Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults quickly and effectively
Work confidently with gearboxes, motors, belts, chains, pulleys, and associated components
Read and interpret electrical diagrams and wiring schematics
Provide professional support and training to customers as required
Complete detailed service reports and maintain accurate records
Requirements
Strong mechanical engineering background with solid electrical understanding
Confident working with gearboxes, motors, and general mechanical assemblies
Ability to read and understand electrical diagrams and perform wiring tasks
Excellent customer-facing skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset
Willingness to travel across the UK and occasional optional trips across Europe
Full UK driving licence
What’s on Offer?
£35,000 base salary
Generous overtime (OTE circa £10k+ extra per year)
Overtime rates: 1.5x (Mon–Fri), 2x (Sundays/Bank Holidays), paid door to door
£40/night allowance when staying away (plus paid hotel and meals)
Company vehicle, Surface Pro, mobile phone
No on-call requirement — excellent work-life balance
Full training and ongoing development
Option to travel internationally if desired (not mandatory)
If you’re a skilled, hands-on engineer who enjoys variety, travel, and working directly with customers, we’d love to hear from you! Please contact Dan Walton on (phone number removed)
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