Field Service Engineer (Machinery / Mechanical)

Company: Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
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Location: Wellingborough
Job Description:

Field Service Engineer (Machinery / Mechanical)

£35,000 – £40,000 + Overtime (£45k OTE) + Company Van + Fuel Expenses + Training + Qualifications Support + Company Benefits

Wellingborough / UK-Wide Travel

Are you a Mechanical or Electrical Engineer looking for a varied field-based role working on specialist packaging machinery, in a family-ran closeknit team?

You’ll join a specialist provider of pallet wrapping machinery, stretch film systems and end-of-line packaging solutions, supporting customers across manufacturing, food production, logistics and warehousing.

You’ll install, service, repair and optimise packaging machinery at customer sites across the UK. From planned maintenance and breakdowns to commissioning and machine optimisation, you’ll play a key role in keeping customers’ equipment running reliably and efficiently.

This role would suit a Field Service Engineer, Mechanical Engineer or Electrical Engineer with industrial machinery experience looking for varied work, customer interaction and the opportunity to develop specialist skills.

The Role:

  • Install, commission and set up end-of-line packaging machinery
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults
  • Work on pallet wrappers, conveyors, turntables, strapping and banding equipment
  • Complete service reports and provide technical feedback
  • Travel extensively throughout the UK, with occasional overnight stays
  • Attend the Wellingborough facility for repairs, training and meetings

The Person:

  • Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
  • Experience with industrial machinery or automated equipment
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Willingness to travel throughout the UK

Reference Number: BBBH27638

Keywords: Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Packaging Machinery, Industrial Machinery, Commissioning, Maintenance, PPM, Breakdown Engineer, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, UK Travel

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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Posted: October 11th, 2026