Service & Maintenance Engineer

Are you a hands-on engineer who enjoys variety, travel, and solving problems across different types of industrial machinery? This multi-skilled Service & Maintenance Engineer role offers a great mix of workshop-based work and UK-wide field service. Ideal for someone with a strong general engineering background and an appetite for technical challenge. Working with a wide range of PLC-controlled equipment, you’ll be involved in everything from pre-commissioning and installation to maintenance, servicing, and occasional breakdown response. No two days are the same. You’ll work on diverse machinery across multiple sectors and develop a broad technical skill set along the way. Key Responsibilities * Service, maintain, and commission a wide range of industrial and process equipment * Carry out pre-commissioning and workshop preparation before equipment delivery * Install and support new systems on customer sites across the UK * Respond to occasional emergency breakdowns (with notice and overtime/TOIL) * Promote spares and service contracts where appropriate (no sales targets) * Attend training at manufacturer sites across Europe (mainly Italy) Travel Expectations * Typically 2–3 nights away per week for Installation & Commissioning Projects (fully expensed) * Any occasional weekend work will be paid overtime or time off in lieu About You We’re looking for a capable, adaptable engineer who thrives on variety and hands-on problem solving. You’ll have solid experience maintaining or servicing industrial, process, packaging, or automated machinery, ideally within a manufacturing or production environment. You’ll Bring * Multi-skilled background (electrical and mechanical) * Experience working with PLC-controlled machinery (operational understanding, not programming) * A good general engineering understanding * Relevant engineering qualification (apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or equivalent) * Full UK driving licence * Professional, proactive attitude and good communication skills * Experience with packaging, process, inkjet, or automation equipment would be a bonus, but broad engineering experience is equally valuable. What’s on Offer * Up to £45,000 basic salary (DOE) * £5,000 typical overtime per year * Company vehicle (van option available) * Bonus scheme * 20 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with service * Pension & health schemes * Laptop & mobile provided * Excellent training and European manufacturer visits If you’re a multi-skilled engineer who enjoys technical variety, autonomy, and being part of a skilled and supportive team, this is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career within a well-established and respected engineering business. If you don’t hear from us within 5 working days, please consider your application unsuccessful for this position. We appreciate your interest and encourage you to apply for future opportunities with us