Field Service Engineer
Job in
Birmingham, West Midlands, B1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-06-10
Listing for:
Zebra Technical Recruitment Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-10
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer, Automation & Mechatronics Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
UK Wide / Field-Based (Live anywhere in the UK)
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 + Paid Overtime + Door-to-Door Pay
Benefits:
Company Car (Fully Expensed), Private Health, Up to 8% Pension
Work Pattern:
Monday to Friday (10 hours/day door-to-door)
The Opportunity
Are you a skilled Mechanical Engineer with direct experience in the print finishing, carton converting, or packaging machinery sector?
Our client is an industry-leading distributor and engineering service provider for premier manufacturers across continental Europe and the Far East. Due to sustained growth, they are seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their high-performing team.
Technical Growth:
While you must bring strong mechanical expertise from within these specific sectors, you will receive both manufacturer and electrical training to elevate you to a fully multidisciplinary engineer.
The Machinery
You will be working on a premium, cutting-edge portfolio of industrial equipment, including:
Packaging & Carton Converting:
Industrial Die-Cutters (flatbed/rotary), Folder-Gluers, Window Patching, Rigid Box-Making Machinery, Digital Embellishment Presses, and Industrial Cutting Tables.
E-Commerce & Fulfilment Automation:
Automated "right-size" custom boxing lines, Automated Bagging & Wrapping Systems (flow-wrappers, shrink tunnels), and End-of-Line Automation (case-erectors, palletising robotics).
Digital Print & Commercial Finishing:
Industrial Wide-Format Digital Printers (hybrid UV LED/roll-to-roll), Industrial Guillotines, Trimmers, and Folding & Binding Systems (saddlestitchers, perfect binders).
Key Responsibilities
As a Field Service Engineer, you will travel UK-wide to support, maintain, and install this advanced range of machinery:
Installation & Commissioning:
Supervise the off-loading, positioning, and final commissioning of high-end equipment.
Maintenance & Repairs:
Conduct precision mechanical fault-finding, emergency repairs, and planned service schedules.
Upgrades & Training:
Implement software upgrades and provide hands-on operational training to ensure clients maximise machine performance.
What You’ll Need
To be considered for this role, you must have a dedicated machinery background within the print, packaging, or converting sectors.
Industry
Experience:
Proven field service or maintenance experience working specifically on the types of print finishing or packaging machinery listed above.
Mechanical Expertise:
Strong, demonstrable mechanical fault-finding and precision repair skills.
Electrical Aptitude: A strong willingness to learn; you will be fully trained on electrical fault-finding and repair.
Licence & Travel: A full UK Driving Licence is essential, along with the flexibility to travel UK-wide regularly and stay overnight.
Package & Benefits
Base Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
Earnings Potential:
Paid door-to-door + additional lucrative overtime
Vehicle:
Fully expensed company car (available for personal use)
Health & Future:
Private Health Insurance + Stakeholder Pension Scheme (up to 8% company contribution)
Time Off: 25 days annual holiday + bank holidays
Tools:
Company laptop and mobile phone provided
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