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Service Engineer — Mechanical Bias
Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 (OTE up to £55,000)
Location: Within 1 hour of MK postcode
Hours: 40 hours per week (Time and a half over 40 hours; double time weekends, optional)
Package includes:
Company van
6% matched pension
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Minimal nights away (approximately 15 per year)
Annual fully expensed Christmas trip (partners invited)
Annual company bonus (£2,000 – £4,000)
Company Overview
Our client is a leading global OEM specialising in the manufacture of high-quality food processing and packaging machinery, including mixers, grinders, slicers, and weigh-price labellers. With 120 staff in the UK and a strong brand reputation, the company is expanding its service team in line with strong business performance and continued growth.
Role Overview
As a Service Engineer, you will be responsible for the maintenance, service, installation, and commissioning of machinery at client sites. This role requires a mechanically biased engineer with a strong understanding of electrical systems, capable of working independently and delivering exceptional customer service.
Key Responsibilities
Service, repair, and commission food processing and packaging equipment
Diagnose mechanical faults on components such as bearings, shafts, gearboxes, pulleys, and chains
Carry out electrical fault finding, including reading and interpreting electrical drawings
Perform software updates, change IO cards, and configure HMIs (inputs and outputs)
Install new machinery and support commissioning activities
Deliver scheduled preventative maintenance and respond to breakdowns
Work in food production environments, including wet and cold conditions
Typically one service visit per day
Maintain professional and proactive communication with customers and internal teams
Candidate Profile
Strong mechanical background with electrical understanding
Previous experience in FMCG, food processing, packaging, material handling, or capital equipment involving conveyors
Background as a service engineer or maintenance engineer
Confident working in food industry environments
Strong diagnostic and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a team
Flexible for occasional overnight stays (approximately 15 nights per year)
Qualifications
City & Guilds, NVQ, or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline, or substantial practical experience
Experience with capital equipment, ideally within the food industry
Why Join?
This is an opportunity to join a highly respected and growing company offering excellent support, strong benefits, and the chance to work with advanced machinery in a thriving industry.
To apply for this position, please contact Daniel Walton on (phone number removed)
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Location:
Milton Keynes
Job Type:
FullTime

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