Field Service Engineer – Siemens PLCs & Packaging Machinery

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer to support end‑of‑line packaging machinery across the UK and Ireland. The role combines on‑site installation, repair and commissioning with specialist work on Siemens PLCs.

Key responsibilities

• Repair, refurbish, install and commission packaging equipment for food and beverage clients.
• Perform fault finding, modification and upgrading of Siemens PLCs (or equivalent) on packaging lines.
• Travel to customer sites 2–3 nights per week and work one weekend per month on average.
• Deliver training to customers and internal teams on PLC upgrades and equipment operation.

Required profile

• Proven track record as a Field Service Engineer with hands‑on packaging machinery experience in the food and/or beverage market.
• Electrical and electronic engineering qualifications.
• Hands‑on experience with Siemens PLCs (or similar) including fault diagnosis and programming.
• Willingness to travel nationwide and spend nights away from home.

Required skills

• Siemens PLC programming and troubleshooting
• Electrical and electronic circuit knowledge
• Controls engineering for industrial equipment
• Experience with end‑of‑line packaging machinery

What we offer

• Basic salary up to £50,000 per year
• Overtime opportunity raising earnings to approximately £65,000
• Hybrid company car
• 10 % pension contribution
• Full on‑the‑job training and occasional training at European headquarters