Field Service Engineer

Field Service Engineer (Electrical Bias)

Location:

Bedford (UK-wide travel, approx. 2 nights away per week) Salary: £40,000  Overtime (Time & Half Weekdays/Saturdays, Double Time Sundays & Bank Holidays) Benefits: 25 days holiday  bank holidays Company hybrid vehicle 6% pension contribution Death in service benefit Paid travel time (outside of standard hours) About the Company Our client is a leading UK OEM of label verification and coding machinery, supplying automation and inspection systems to high-speed FMCG production environments.

Their equipment plays a key role in end-of-line packaging, ensuring accuracy and compliance in coding and marking applications. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing, technically advanced engineering team working with some of the biggest names in food, beverage, and consumer goods manufacturing.

The Role This is a hands-on Field Service Engineer position combining electrical, software, and mechanical skills a true triple threat engineering role. Youll be responsible for installation, commissioning, maintenance, and service support of label verification and coding systems across the UK. Youll split your time between workshop-based preparation and testing (Bedford) and UK-wide field service work (average 2 nights away per week).

Key Responsibilities Install, commission, and service label verification and coding machinery on customer sites nationwide. Read, interpret, and modify electrical schematics and circuit diagrams. Diagnose and repair electrical faults on 240V and 3-phase systems using tools such as a DVM (Digital Volt Meter). Write or modify basic electrical scripts and software parameters. Work with HMI interfaces, sensors, motors, inverters, and networking (IP configuration, device communication).

Troubleshoot and resolve software and control system bugs (HCAP/HSAP systems experience beneficial). Carry out mechanical adjustments and basic repairs as required. Provide technical support, documentation, and customer training where needed. Maintain a high standard of customer service and professionalism. Key Requirements Strong electrical background ideally apprentice-trained or equivalent hands-on experience. Ability to read and modify electrical diagrams and schematics. Comfortable working on 240V and 3-phase equipment.

Competent in using electrical test equipment (DVM etc.). Good working knowledge of software, networking, HMIs, sensors, motors, and inverters. Basic mechanical aptitude (assembly, fault-finding, adjustments). Strong IT literacy and interest in system networking or controls. Full UK driving licence essential. Willingness to travel nationally and stay away up to 2 nights per week. Whats on Offer Competitive £40,000 base  paid overtime (Time & Half / Double Time) Company vehicle (hybrid) for business and personal use Paid travel time outside normal hours 25 days holiday  bank holidays 6% company pension Death in service cover Excellent technical training and career development Please contact Dan Walton on or email daniel @  SER-IN