via Reed · 16 September 2026 ·3 days ago

Field Service Engineer (Multi Skilled / Packaging)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Birmingham Full-time GBP 40,000 – 47,000
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Field Service Engineer (Multi Skilled / Packaging)

£40,000 - £47,000 + Training + Progression + Company Vehicle + Fuel Coverage + Personal Use + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Life Insurance

*Full Manufacturer Training in Italy*

Birmingham

Are you a Field Service Engineer, with a mechanical and electrical background, looking to join a growing manufacturer of specialist packaging machinery?

On offer is the opportunity to join a UK market-leading supplier of liquid filling and capping machinery. The company designs, manufactures, installs and supports packaging equipment for the cosmetic, personal Care, pharmaceutical and healthcare industries.

You will provide installation, servicing, maintenance and breakdown support on specialist packaging machinery at customer sites across the UK. Occasionally, you will travel to machine suppliers over in Italy.

The role will involve diagnosing mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and control-system faults, as well as installing, commissioning and upgrading equipment.

This role would suit a multi-skilled Field Service Engineer looking for long-term stability within a specialist engineering environment.

The Role

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance, servicing and repairs on packaging machinery

  • Diagnose and fault-find mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and control-system issues

  • Install, commission and set up new packaging machinery

  • Attending customer sites across the UK, with 1-2 nights away per week and occasional travel to Italy

  • Complete service reports, maintenance records and testing documentation

  • Monday to Friday

The Person
  • Experience working as a Field Service Engineer

  • Background working on production or packaging machinery

  • Multi skilled in mechanical and electrical systems

  • Full UK driving license

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference Number: BBBH26905d

Keywords: Service Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Packaging Machinery, Filling Machinery, Capping Machinery, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Fault Finding, Preventative Maintenance, PPM, Breakdown Support, Installation, Commissioning, Machinery Upgrades, Machinery Refurbishment, Pneumatics, Control Systems, Process Machinery, Packaging Equipment, Customer Service, Technical Support, Operator Training, Service Reports, UK Travel, Full UK Driving Licence

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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