Based in Southend on Sea
National & International Service Engineer (Bespoke Machinery) £41,600 PA Basic (£20 per hour 40 Hours) + Overtime + Company Vehicle + Phone + Laptop
Are you a Service Engineer with experience working on bespoke machinery in pharmaceutical manufacturing, powders or similar, looking to join an industry leading machinery manufacturer, offering a highly autonomous and varied role where you can get out and travel internationally with ongoing tailored training and an excellent remuneration package?
- Annual Salary: Competitive
- Location: UK-based with global travel
- Job Type: Full-time
We are offering an exciting opportunity for a Field Service Engineer to join a reputable bespoke manufacturer with FMCG sector.
This role involves travel both within the UK and internationally, providing a dynamic work environment where no two days are the same.
You will be responsible for installing, maintaining, and servicing a variety of manufacturing machinery, including filling and packaging machinery with PLCs.
Day-to-day of the role:- Travel across the UK and overseas to meet clients and service machinery.
- Install, maintain, and service a range of manufacturing machinery, focusing on filling and packaging machinery, including conveyors and PLCs.
- Stay away from home for a few days to a couple of weeks at a time, depending on the project requirements.
- Receive specialist manufacturer training.
- Work overtime, paid at your hourly rate in units of 15 minutes.
- Time and a third for up to 2 hours per day worked Monday to Friday. (Over 2 hours will be paid at time and a half).
- Time and a half for hours worked on Saturday
- Double time for all hours worked on Sunday or on a bank holiday.
- Proven experience as a Service Engineer, particularly in the manufacturing machinery sector.
- Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled background with a strong understanding of manufacturing processes.
- Willingness and ability to travel globally as required by the role.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently.
- Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients and team members.
- Competitive salary with clear structure for overtime payments.
- Comprehensive training in PLC programming and other specialist areas.
- Opportunity to travel globally and work in a dynamic and varied environment.
- Become a recognised expert within a leading company in the FMCG sector.
To apply for this Field Service Engineer position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.