Field Service Engineer

SER Limited
Andover, United Kingdom
Last month
Posted
13 Apr 2026 (Last month)

Are you a Service Engineer looking for a new position? I am looking for an engineer to support a large installed base of packaging machinery across the UK. With over 700 machines in operation, this role will primarily be site-based, focusing on maintaining performance, reliability, and efficiency, with travel to other UK locations when required.

Service Engineer

Location: Site-Based Andover

Salary: £35,000 – £42,000 + Overtime + Bonus + Benefits

Benefits

Pension: 3% employer contribution

Overtime available

Confidential bonus scheme

23 days holiday + bank holidays

On-site van available for travel when required

Long-term progression opportunities, with scope to develop into a senior position

Standard weekday working hours (no weekend work required)

Overtime paid at £20.20 per hour as and when required

Key Responsibilities

Supporting the day-to-day operation and performance of packaging machinery across the business and outside of it, predominantly South, but also Midlands/North from time to time.

Working specifically on HMI inputs and outputs, ensuring systems function correctly

Diagnosing faults and carrying out corrective actions across electrical and control systems

Basic mechanical repairs.

Carrying out planned preventative maintenance and reactive support when required

Assisting with installations and upgrades when needed

Producing clear and accurate service reports

Requirements

Experience working with packaging machinery or similar automated equipment

Strong understanding of HMIs, control systems, and machine interfaces

Electrical fault-finding experience

Ability to work both independently and as part of a wider engineering team

Basic knowledge of C++ would be advantageous (no heavy programming required)

Exposure to PLC systems or industrial automation

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company that is driving innovation in the packaging industry. If you are looking for a challenging and rewarding role, then please contact (url removed) or call me on (phone number removed) for more information. “SER-IN

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