Mechanical Field Service Engineer – £40k‑£42k + Vehicle

About the role

Join a leading UK distributor of industrial printers as a Mechanical Field Service Engineer. You will be based in Maidstone and work a regular 9‑am to 5‑pm shift, travelling across a local patch to keep bespoke, high‑profile printers operating at peak performance.

Key responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on large‑scale industrial printers.
• Service and replace components such as ink cartridges, gears, pumps and filters.
• Install new printers and ensure they are fully operational for customers.
• Travel to customer sites, with occasional overnight stays, within the designated area.

Required profile

• Qualified Mechanical Engineer or equivalent mechanical background.
• Experience in field service or maintenance of complex machinery.
• Ability to work independently and manage a local service patch.
• Willingness to travel regularly to customer locations.

Required skills

• Mechanical troubleshooting
• Industrial printer maintenance
• Ink cartridge repair
• Gear and pump servicing
• Filter replacement
• Installation of industrial printing equipment

What we offer

• Salary £40,000‑£42,000 per year
• Company vehicle for work travel
• Monday‑Friday 9‑am to 5‑pm schedule with flexitime
• Training and clear progression pathways