Field Service Engineer - #2184864

Field Service Engineer – High Speed Labellers

£50,000 - £55,000 + overtime + vehicle + benefits

UK

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Field Service Engineer to join a leading international manufacturer of high-speed bottling, labelling and packaging machinery. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering installation, commissioning, maintenance and technical support for specialist labelling machinery across customer sites throughout the UK and Ireland.

Key Responsibilities

• Install, commission, service, maintain and repair high-speed labelling and packaging machinery at customer sites.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and control system faults to minimise production downtime.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, machinery inspections and condition assessments.
• Configure and optimise labelling equipment for different products, formats, label sizes and production speeds.
• Undertake machine changeovers, format adjustments and production line integration.
• Troubleshoot and adjust sensors, motors, drives, servos, conveyors, applicators and labelling heads.
• Interpret electrical schematics, pneumatic diagrams and PLC/HMI interfaces to identify and resolve technical issues.
• Provide emergency breakdown support, responding effectively to urgent customer requirements.
• Work closely with internal engineering, technical support, spare parts and production teams to resolve complex technical issues.
• Provide technical guidance and training to customer personnel to ensure machinery is operated safely and efficiently.

About You

To be successful in this position, you will ideally have:

• A technical diploma or vocational qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Automation Engineering.
• At least two years' experience working with high-speed automated packaging or bottling machinery.
• Experience working with different labelling technologies, including roll-fed, self-adhesive and cold/hot glue systems.
• Strong knowledge of automated machinery and high-speed format changeovers.
• The ability to diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical and pneumatic faults efficiently.
• A basic understanding of industrial PLC controls and HMI systems.
• The ability to interpret technical drawings, electrical schematics and pneumatic diagrams.
• A strong commitment to quality, health and safety and customer service.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical issues clearly to customers and internal support teams.
• A flexible approach and willingness to travel regularly throughout the UK and Ireland.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a globally recognised engineering business, working with advanced labelling and packaging technology while developing your technical expertise within a customer-facing field service role.

If you have experience servicing or maintaining automated packaging machinery and enjoy a varied role involving engineering, troubleshooting and customer interaction, we would be keen to hear from you.

To Apply

To put yourself forward for the above vacancy please apply accordingly. Alternatively for a confidential conversation to understand the role further please contact Jamie Gledhill. Contact information can be found on our website.

About us

The Hinton Recruitment Partnership is a new specialist recruitment company operating across the UK. With a warm personable approach, we offer a thorough and transparent service to clients & candidates.