Field Service Engineer- Food Manufacturing and Packaging systems solution Provider
Location: Wirral-based (with UK & occasional European travel)
Salary: Up to £50,000 + Company Car + Generous Pension + OT + 33 Days Holiday
We are working with a world-renowned OEM manufacturer of high-speed packaging machinery, supplying advanced systems to some of the largest food manufacturers globally. With a rich legacy of innovation spanning over 75 years, the company specialises in stretch wrappers, Flowpackers, and filling/sealing solutions, and acts as the official dealer for a leading range of stand-up pouch machinery.
Their UK division is continuing to grow and is now seeking a skilled Field Service Engineer to join their team, based from their workshop in Wirral. This role offers a unique blend of workshop-based engineering, field-based installations, and ongoing machinery service support.
The Role:
- Service, install, commission, and overhaul a range of high-speed OEM packaging machinery.
- Workshop-based work at the Wirral facility, including machine builds and refurbishments.
- Travel across the UK and Ireland, with occasional European travel for larger projects.
- Flexibility to stay away from home regularly (3+ nights a week on average).
- Occasional long-term stays (2–3 weeks) for major installations or commissioning projects.
Candidate Requirements:
- Recognised engineering qualifications – electrical or multi-skilled backgrounds preferred.
- Time-served with strong hands-on experience in a high-speed FMCG or OEM environment.
- Previous field service or customer-facing engineering experience (static site backgrounds also considered).
- Confident with PLCs – able to modify or edit programs (Allen Bradley, Siemens, LS/Mitsubishi).
- Full UK driving licence required.
The Package:
- Salary up to £50,000 (DOE)
- Company car, laptop, and phone
- 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
- Overtime (Saturday 1.5x / Sunday 2x – Voluntary)
- Enhanced pension – 10% employer / 5% employee
- Comprehensive training and development opportunities
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to join a forward-thinking, global business where innovation, employee development, and high-quality engineering are at the heart of everything they do.