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Service Engineer

SER (Staffing) Ltd
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 3 days
Location

Oxford, Oxfordshire OX4 2WA, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Service Engineer (UK) specializing in inspection equipment with a mechanical bias, located in Oxfordshire or the south of Birmingham.
  • The salary for this role is £35,000, with potential overtime earnings bringing the total on-target earnings (OTE) to approximately £45,000.
  • Candidates should have experience in electrical and mechanical engineering, with field service experience preferred, and a background in the food manufacturing industry is advantageous.
  • Key responsibilities include customer support and training, product performance upgrades, fault diagnosis and repairs, and collaboration with sales and production teams.
  • The role offers benefits such as a company vehicle, overtime pay, 25 days holiday, and opportunities for career development.

Service Engineer (UK) – Inspection EquipmentMechanical bias Location: Oxfordshire (open to south of Bham)Salary: £35,000 + overtime (OTE ~£10,000+)

We are Service Engineer to join our team, responsible for the service, repair, and support of industrial Metal Detection, Checkweighing, X-Ray, and Vision inspection equipment across the UK. There is also an option to travel internationally if desired.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Customer Support & Training: Commission new machinery, perform validation visits, and provide technical support via phone and on-site visits.
  • Product Performance & Upgrades: Train users (QC, maintenance, and operators) and apply software enhancements to improve equipment performance.
  • Fault Diagnosis & Repairs: Identify and resolve product issues, ensuring high customer satisfaction and providing feedback to Technical and Production teams.
  • Sales & Inter-Departmental Support: Work with the Sales team to identify upgrade opportunities and uneconomic repairs, assist Production with customer returns, and support after-sales upgrades or refits.

What We’re Looking For:

  • Experience in electrical & mechanical engineering (field service experience preferred).
  • Background in the food manufacturing industry (preferred).
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work independently.
  • Excellent communication skills with a personable approach.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel (UK and occasional international trips).

What We Offer:

  • Company vehicle, mobile phone, and Surface Pro provided
  • Overtime rates:
    • 1.5x Monday to Friday
    • 2x Sunday/Bank Holidays (paid door to door)
  • £40 per night away from home (plus hotel and food covered)
  • No formal on-call requirement – we prioritize work-life balance
  • 25 days holiday + bank holidays
  • Company pension (You 5% / Employer 3%)
  • Eyecare & Cycle to Work Scheme
  • Employee discounts on high street stores, entertainment, holidays, and gyms
  • Employee Assistance Program – confidential support and weekly webinars
  • Full induction and ongoing training relevant to the role
  • Opportunities for career development through a structured development plan

If you’re looking for a well-rewarded field service role with a company that values work-life balance, we’d love to hear from you.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.