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Permanent

Field Service Engineer

Orion Electrotech
Whittlesey
money-bag £45000/annum
Posted: 09 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 08 August 2026
Ref: 225351977

Field Service Engineer

Location: UK-Wide Travel
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Benefits: Company Van, Mobile Phone, Laptop & Tablet, Company Pension, Death in Service Cover
Holiday: 20 Days Annual Leave Bank Holidays

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated FMCG Field Service Engineer to join a growing engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer with a strong background in food manufacturing machinery, automated weighing systems, packaging equipment, and food processing machinery.

The successful candidate will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing, and repairing customer machinery across the UK. You will play a key role in ensuring equipment performs efficiently and safely while building strong relationships with customers through excellent technical support and communication.

This role requires a proactive problem-solver who can work independently, manage multiple priorities, and deliver high-quality service in fast-paced environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Communicate directly with customers to understand operational requirements and explain technical issues clearly.
  • Conduct site surveys and research to support installations and service requirements.
  • Diagnose machinery faults and identify effective repair solutions.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges under pressure.
  • Install, commission, and integrate machinery and production lines at customer sites.
  • Inspect, test, and ensure machinery complies with safety standards.
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance on machinery and equipment.
  • Service and repair machinery to minimise downtime.
  • Complete accurate service reports and documentation.
  • Order and manage replacement parts as required.
  • Work collaboratively with colleagues and customers to deliver exceptional service.
RequirementsEssential
  • NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Engineering.
  • Experience servicing, maintaining, and repairing industrial machinery.
  • Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles.
  • Clear knowledge of health and safety regulations and best practices.
  • Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
  • High level of attention to detail.
  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Willingness to travel extensively throughout the UK.
Desirable
  • Previous experience within the food manufacturing or food machinery sector.
  • Experience working with automated weighing, packaging, and food processing equipment.
  • Knowledge of FMCG production environments.
 Benefits
  • Competitive salary of £45,000 per annum
  • Company Van
  • Mobile Phone
  • Laptop & Tablet
  • Company Pension Scheme
  • Death in Service Cover
  • 20 Days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Ongoing training and development opportunities
  • Opportunity to work with leading FMCG and food processing technologies

Click Apply, or contact Jamie Garcia - Courtice for more info: (url removed)

Thank you for your application. Due to the volume of applications, we cannot respond to everyone personally. If you haven''t heard back within 5 working days, please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To view other vacancies, please visit our website.

Ref: INDMID

 

 

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