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Service Engineer

Job Posted: 6 days ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Sandy

Expire in: 21 days

Job Description

Service Engineer (Field-Based)

Location: Bedfordshire (with UK & international travel)

Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 + overtime (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday–Thursday 08:00–17:00, Friday 08:00–13:00

About the Role

We are working with a growing engineering and manufacturing business that is expanding its customer base and increasing the level of machine customisation across its product range. As a result, they are looking to appoint a Service Engineer to support installation, commissioning, and ongoing customer support activities.

This is a hands-on, field-based role with a strong mix of mechanical, electrical, and software responsibilities, offering exposure to both UK and international projects.

Key Responsibilities

Install, commission, and service machinery at customer sites
	
Respond to breakdowns, perform fault finding, and implement effective solutions
	
Carry out machine upgrades, maintenance, and production line integrations
	
Write, debug, and commission software on-site
	
Provide remote diagnostics and technical support (phone/email)
	
Deliver customer training during installations and handovers
	
Maintain accurate service logs and documentation
	
Collaborate with internal teams to resolve technical and design issues
	
Support spare parts enquiries and liaise with internal teams for quotations

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

Background in mechanical and/or electrical engineering
	
Experience fault finding and servicing industrial machinery
	
Strong problem-solving skills with a practical, hands-on approach
	
Basic PLC programming experience (e.g. Siemens or Allen Bradley)
	
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
	
Good IT skills (MS Office)
	
Excellent communication skills
	
Full, valid passport and willingness to travel (UK and overseas)

Desirable:

5+ years’ experience in machinery service/maintenance roles
	
Experience with packaging machinery or production lines
	
Electrical certification (e.g. working with 3-phase systems)
	
Experience in commissioning and validation processes
	
Engineering qualification (HNC/HND/Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering)
	
Chartered status or working towards it

What’s on Offer

Competitive salary with overtime opportunities
	
Early finish on Fridays
	
Opportunity to work on international projects
	
Exposure to advanced, customised engineering solutions
	
Career development within a growing organisation

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