Our client is seeking an Electrically Biased Machine Service Engineer to join their growing UK field service team. This is a customer-facing, field-based role supporting clients across the Manchester and surrounding North West region. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical and mechanical skills, experience working on CNC machine tools or comparable industrial equipment, and the ability to work independently with professionalism and attention to detail. This position offers door-to-door pay, extensive overtime opportunities, ongoing training, and long-term progression within a respected engineering organisation. Key Responsibilities Service & Maintenance Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and servicing of CNC machine tools. Perform diagnostic work on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Execute machine tool repairs on-site, ensuring minimal downtime for customers. Conduct full machine installations, commissioning, and removals. Technical Support Troubleshoot issues using schematics, technical manuals, electrical diagrams, fault-finding equipment, PLC interfaces, and diagnostic tools. Provide high-quality technical support to customers, both remotely and on-site. Prepare accurate service reports, job sheets, and parts usage documentation. Customer Engagement Represent the company professionally on customer sites at all times. Communicate clearly with clients regarding work completed, repair findings, and future recommendations. Maintain strong working relationships with end users, supervisors, and site managers. Compliance & Safety Work safely according to company and client procedures. Ensure correct use of tools, PPE, and testing equipment. Promote the company, its suppliers, and its manufacturers at all times. Skills & Experience Required Essential Proven experience as a Field Service Engineer or Service Technician. Strong electrical bias - ideally with fault-finding experience on industrial equipment. Background in servicing CNC machines, machine tools, precision engineering machinery, or similar technical equipment. Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems. Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, and OEM documentation. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Comfortable working independently and travelling regularly to customer sites. Full UK driving licence. Desirable Experience working with CNC machine brands such as Correa, CMZ, GER, Meco, Geminis, or Honor Seiki. Knowledge of PLCs, servo motors, drives, controllers, and industrial automation systems. Experience with machine installations, relocations, and commissioning. Formal qualifications in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering. Hours, Pay & Overtime Location: Manchester & Surrounding Areas (1.5-hour radius) Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, 38 hours per week Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 + overtime + benefits Monday - Thursday: 08:00-17:00 Friday: 08:00-12:00 (30 min unpaid lunch) Door-to-door payment for all travel Overtime: Mon-Fri outside normal hours: 1.33x Saturday: 1.5x Sunday: 2x Benefits Company Vehicle: Ford Transit Van (personal use optional - P11D applies) Private Healthcare: Free after 6 months (option to add family members) Pension: 5% employee / 8% employer Bonus Scheme: Company performance related Holidays: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Tools & Equipment: Company laptop and mobile phone Expenses: Covered against bona fide receipts; hotel/fuel cards provided Training: Comprehensive in-house and manufacturer training Attributes We Look For Professional, reliable, and customer-focused Strong safety awareness Excellent technical aptitude Willingness to travel and work flexible hours when required Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload
Jan 16, 2026
Full time
Our client is seeking an Electrically Biased Machine Service Engineer to join their growing UK field service team. This is a customer-facing, field-based role supporting clients across the Manchester and surrounding North West region. The ideal candidate will have strong electrical and mechanical skills, experience working on CNC machine tools or comparable industrial equipment, and the ability to work independently with professionalism and attention to detail. This position offers door-to-door pay, extensive overtime opportunities, ongoing training, and long-term progression within a respected engineering organisation. Key Responsibilities Service & Maintenance Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and servicing of CNC machine tools. Perform diagnostic work on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. Execute machine tool repairs on-site, ensuring minimal downtime for customers. Conduct full machine installations, commissioning, and removals. Technical Support Troubleshoot issues using schematics, technical manuals, electrical diagrams, fault-finding equipment, PLC interfaces, and diagnostic tools. Provide high-quality technical support to customers, both remotely and on-site. Prepare accurate service reports, job sheets, and parts usage documentation. Customer Engagement Represent the company professionally on customer sites at all times. Communicate clearly with clients regarding work completed, repair findings, and future recommendations. Maintain strong working relationships with end users, supervisors, and site managers. Compliance & Safety Work safely according to company and client procedures. Ensure correct use of tools, PPE, and testing equipment. Promote the company, its suppliers, and its manufacturers at all times. Skills & Experience Required Essential Proven experience as a Field Service Engineer or Service Technician. Strong electrical bias - ideally with fault-finding experience on industrial equipment. Background in servicing CNC machines, machine tools, precision engineering machinery, or similar technical equipment. Strong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems. Ability to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, and OEM documentation. Excellent customer service and communication skills. Comfortable working independently and travelling regularly to customer sites. Full UK driving licence. Desirable Experience working with CNC machine brands such as Correa, CMZ, GER, Meco, Geminis, or Honor Seiki. Knowledge of PLCs, servo motors, drives, controllers, and industrial automation systems. Experience with machine installations, relocations, and commissioning. Formal qualifications in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering. Hours, Pay & Overtime Location: Manchester & Surrounding Areas (1.5-hour radius) Employment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, 38 hours per week Salary: £38,000 - £40,000 + overtime + benefits Monday - Thursday: 08:00-17:00 Friday: 08:00-12:00 (30 min unpaid lunch) Door-to-door payment for all travel Overtime: Mon-Fri outside normal hours: 1.33x Saturday: 1.5x Sunday: 2x Benefits Company Vehicle: Ford Transit Van (personal use optional - P11D applies) Private Healthcare: Free after 6 months (option to add family members) Pension: 5% employee / 8% employer Bonus Scheme: Company performance related Holidays: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays Tools & Equipment: Company laptop and mobile phone Expenses: Covered against bona fide receipts; hotel/fuel cards provided Training: Comprehensive in-house and manufacturer training Attributes We Look For Professional, reliable, and customer-focused Strong safety awareness Excellent technical aptitude Willingness to travel and work flexible hours when required Ability to work unsupervised and manage own workload
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Towcester, Northamptonshire
Service Engineer (Process Equipment) 40,000 - 45,000 + OTE 53K + Van + Door to Door Pay + Training on bespoke machinery Towcester Are you a Service Engineer with a background in food, drink or general process equipment looking to further your engineering career in a company at the peak of their niche industry, working on state-of-the-art machinery in breweries and wineries? In this role you will be covering a large patch predominantly in Kent and Suffolk, travelling to customer sites where you will react to breakdowns and conduct installations of fermentation machinery. You will also spend 1-3 days in the workshop, testing and trialling the machinery before it is installed. Founded over a decade ago, this company supply and service fermentation machines, used in breweries and wineries, and pride themselves on their high quality of work and customer satisfaction within their niche industry. This role would suit someone with a process equipment background, looking for full in-house training on niche machinery, where they can become a more well-rounded Service Engineer. The Role: Repairing, servicing and installing fermentation machinery at customer sites Testing and trialling new fermentation machinery before it is installed in the workshop Full in-house training on niche machinery Covering a large patch in Kent and Suffolk Monday to Friday, 36 hours a week, plenty of overtime The Person Service Engineer Process equipment background Reference number BBBH 23320b Engineer, Engineering, Servicing, Repairing, Installing, Mechanical, Fermentation, Winery, Brewery, Field, Electric, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Machinery, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Oxford If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Jan 15, 2026
Full time
Service Engineer (Process Equipment) 40,000 - 45,000 + OTE 53K + Van + Door to Door Pay + Training on bespoke machinery Towcester Are you a Service Engineer with a background in food, drink or general process equipment looking to further your engineering career in a company at the peak of their niche industry, working on state-of-the-art machinery in breweries and wineries? In this role you will be covering a large patch predominantly in Kent and Suffolk, travelling to customer sites where you will react to breakdowns and conduct installations of fermentation machinery. You will also spend 1-3 days in the workshop, testing and trialling the machinery before it is installed. Founded over a decade ago, this company supply and service fermentation machines, used in breweries and wineries, and pride themselves on their high quality of work and customer satisfaction within their niche industry. This role would suit someone with a process equipment background, looking for full in-house training on niche machinery, where they can become a more well-rounded Service Engineer. The Role: Repairing, servicing and installing fermentation machinery at customer sites Testing and trialling new fermentation machinery before it is installed in the workshop Full in-house training on niche machinery Covering a large patch in Kent and Suffolk Monday to Friday, 36 hours a week, plenty of overtime The Person Service Engineer Process equipment background Reference number BBBH 23320b Engineer, Engineering, Servicing, Repairing, Installing, Mechanical, Fermentation, Winery, Brewery, Field, Electric, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Machinery, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Oxford If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Field Service Technician - Monday to Friday (no weekends) - You are paid door to door - no commute We are looking for a talented field-based Engineer to perform a variety of routine servicing, inspections and subsequent repairs to a variety of specialised vehicles supplied by the client to their customers. This will involve representing the client, travelling to their customer s sites and services centres. This could involve working at airports, sea ports , main dealers, manufacturing sites or military installations. We are looking for a self motivated and independent Mechanical Engineer who can travel to our clients various workshops in a designated area providing: Callouts Preventative Maintenance Emergency Breakdowns Pre-arranged servicing at rural sites Engine work and diagnostic investigations Correction of running defects Hydraulics and pneumatics Improvement of vehicle standards Electrical and wiring inspections and corrections You will be travelling within a designated area and have use of a fully equipped van. You could be working on cargo and ground support equipment, industrial type tractors and tugs/ shunters. We require an excellent understanding of Plant and Vehicle technologies, and be capable of following the repair process from fault analysis to completion The personal qualities that my client are looking for are simple, these are the ethos of an exemplary team member that can represent the company in the best way possible; Reliable and punctual Enthusiastic, proactive and an innovative thinker Abiding by health and safety rules A problem solver with a can-do mindset Cargo Handling, Roll on Roll off, RoRo, Tractor, Rescue Vehicle, Fire Engine, Ground Support Equipment, Ground Service Equipment.
Jan 10, 2026
Full time
Field Service Technician - Monday to Friday (no weekends) - You are paid door to door - no commute We are looking for a talented field-based Engineer to perform a variety of routine servicing, inspections and subsequent repairs to a variety of specialised vehicles supplied by the client to their customers. This will involve representing the client, travelling to their customer s sites and services centres. This could involve working at airports, sea ports , main dealers, manufacturing sites or military installations. We are looking for a self motivated and independent Mechanical Engineer who can travel to our clients various workshops in a designated area providing: Callouts Preventative Maintenance Emergency Breakdowns Pre-arranged servicing at rural sites Engine work and diagnostic investigations Correction of running defects Hydraulics and pneumatics Improvement of vehicle standards Electrical and wiring inspections and corrections You will be travelling within a designated area and have use of a fully equipped van. You could be working on cargo and ground support equipment, industrial type tractors and tugs/ shunters. We require an excellent understanding of Plant and Vehicle technologies, and be capable of following the repair process from fault analysis to completion The personal qualities that my client are looking for are simple, these are the ethos of an exemplary team member that can represent the company in the best way possible; Reliable and punctual Enthusiastic, proactive and an innovative thinker Abiding by health and safety rules A problem solver with a can-do mindset Cargo Handling, Roll on Roll off, RoRo, Tractor, Rescue Vehicle, Fire Engine, Ground Support Equipment, Ground Service Equipment.
Multi Skilled Print Finishing Equipment Engineer £40,000 basic (OTE £62k) Premium Company Car Overtime Paid Door-to-Door UK Travel with Some Overseas Work Do you have strong mechanical skills with a solid electrical understanding, and enjoy working on complex, high-precision machinery? This is your opportunity to join one of the UK s most respected machinery manufacturers a global name in advanced print & packaging technology as they expand their UK service team for their market-leading post-press equipment. You ll work on cutting-edge finishing and converting systems used by leading print and packaging producers, taking on installations, servicing, and technical support across the UK and occasionally overseas. If you re looking for a technically varied role, excellent earning potential, and long-term security, this is a career move worth exploring. What You ll Do Install, commission, service, and repair high-end post-press / finishing machinery (cutting, folding, binding, die-cutting, converting, and related systems). Diagnose and resolve both mechanical and electrical faults, including drives, sensors, controls, and precision assemblies. Carry out preventative maintenance, emergency breakdown support, and machine upgrades. Travel extensively across the UK (with occasional international projects) no fixed territory, ensuring wide exposure and technical variety. Why This Role Stands Out Attractive Earnings £40k starting salary with realistic OTE of £62k (overtime is plentiful and paid door-to-door). Premium Company Car User chooser scheme; current engineers drive vehicles such as Mercedes A250, Audi A3, BMW 225. Travel Variety UK-wide with occasional international trips a mix of installations, service and technical support. 25 Days Holiday Bank Holidays Plus average holiday pay so you don t lose overtime when taking leave. Healthcare & Protection Medicash cash plan, life insurance, and private medical insurance after 5 years service. Long-Term Security Market-leading pension scheme (employer contributions rise with service up to 2x your contribution after 10 years). Overtime Rates Time & a half after 18:00 and on Saturdays, double time on Sundays & bank holidays. Overnight allowances paid (UK & overseas). Continuous Development Specialist product training and clear career progression within a global engineering team. What We re Looking For Multi-skilled engineer strong mechanical background with sound electrical skills (fault-finding on drives, sensors, PLCs desirable). Field service, maintenance or installation experience on complex industrial machinery ideally finishing, packaging, or print systems. Confident problem solver who enjoys independent work, travel, and customer interaction. Comfortable with frequent UK travel and time away from home (approx. 100 nights per year). Based in England with good motorway access (M1, M6, M40, M4 etc.). The Opportunity A rare chance to work with one of the world s most respected names in print and post-press technology a company that values its engineers, offers excellent earning potential, first-class training and a long-term career path.
Jan 09, 2026
Full time
Multi Skilled Print Finishing Equipment Engineer £40,000 basic (OTE £62k) Premium Company Car Overtime Paid Door-to-Door UK Travel with Some Overseas Work Do you have strong mechanical skills with a solid electrical understanding, and enjoy working on complex, high-precision machinery? This is your opportunity to join one of the UK s most respected machinery manufacturers a global name in advanced print & packaging technology as they expand their UK service team for their market-leading post-press equipment. You ll work on cutting-edge finishing and converting systems used by leading print and packaging producers, taking on installations, servicing, and technical support across the UK and occasionally overseas. If you re looking for a technically varied role, excellent earning potential, and long-term security, this is a career move worth exploring. What You ll Do Install, commission, service, and repair high-end post-press / finishing machinery (cutting, folding, binding, die-cutting, converting, and related systems). Diagnose and resolve both mechanical and electrical faults, including drives, sensors, controls, and precision assemblies. Carry out preventative maintenance, emergency breakdown support, and machine upgrades. Travel extensively across the UK (with occasional international projects) no fixed territory, ensuring wide exposure and technical variety. Why This Role Stands Out Attractive Earnings £40k starting salary with realistic OTE of £62k (overtime is plentiful and paid door-to-door). Premium Company Car User chooser scheme; current engineers drive vehicles such as Mercedes A250, Audi A3, BMW 225. Travel Variety UK-wide with occasional international trips a mix of installations, service and technical support. 25 Days Holiday Bank Holidays Plus average holiday pay so you don t lose overtime when taking leave. Healthcare & Protection Medicash cash plan, life insurance, and private medical insurance after 5 years service. Long-Term Security Market-leading pension scheme (employer contributions rise with service up to 2x your contribution after 10 years). Overtime Rates Time & a half after 18:00 and on Saturdays, double time on Sundays & bank holidays. Overnight allowances paid (UK & overseas). Continuous Development Specialist product training and clear career progression within a global engineering team. What We re Looking For Multi-skilled engineer strong mechanical background with sound electrical skills (fault-finding on drives, sensors, PLCs desirable). Field service, maintenance or installation experience on complex industrial machinery ideally finishing, packaging, or print systems. Confident problem solver who enjoys independent work, travel, and customer interaction. Comfortable with frequent UK travel and time away from home (approx. 100 nights per year). Based in England with good motorway access (M1, M6, M40, M4 etc.). The Opportunity A rare chance to work with one of the world s most respected names in print and post-press technology a company that values its engineers, offers excellent earning potential, first-class training and a long-term career path.
Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Bletchley, Buckinghamshire
Junior Service Engineer (Mechanical) 30,000 - 32,000 + OTE 41K + Van + Door to Door Pay + Training on bespoke machinery Milton Keynes Are you a Junior Service Engineer from a mechanical background or similar looking to kickstart your career in a company at the peak of their niche industry, working on state-of-the-art machinery in breweries and wineries? In this role you will be covering a large patch predominantly in Kent and Suffolk, travelling to customer sites where you will react to breakdowns and conduct installations of fermentation machinery. You will also spend 1-3 days in the workshop, testing and trialling the machinery before it is installed. Founded over a decade ago, this company supply and service fermentation machines, used in breweries and wineries, and pride themselves on their high quality of work and customer satisfaction within their niche industry. This role would suit someone with hands on mechanical experience, looking for full in-house training on niche machinery, where they can rapidly progress to a fully-fledged Service Engineer. The Role: Repairing, servicing and installing fermentation machinery at customer sites Testing and trialling new fermentation machinery before it is installed in the workshop Full in-house training on niche machinery Covering a large patch in Kent and Suffolk Monday to Friday, 36 hours a week, plenty of overtime The Person Junior Service Engineer Mechanical background Reference number BBBH 23320 Engineer, Engineering, Servicing, Repairing, Installing, Mechanical, Fermentation, Winery, Brewery, Field, Electric, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Machinery, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Oxford If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
Jan 08, 2026
Full time
Junior Service Engineer (Mechanical) 30,000 - 32,000 + OTE 41K + Van + Door to Door Pay + Training on bespoke machinery Milton Keynes Are you a Junior Service Engineer from a mechanical background or similar looking to kickstart your career in a company at the peak of their niche industry, working on state-of-the-art machinery in breweries and wineries? In this role you will be covering a large patch predominantly in Kent and Suffolk, travelling to customer sites where you will react to breakdowns and conduct installations of fermentation machinery. You will also spend 1-3 days in the workshop, testing and trialling the machinery before it is installed. Founded over a decade ago, this company supply and service fermentation machines, used in breweries and wineries, and pride themselves on their high quality of work and customer satisfaction within their niche industry. This role would suit someone with hands on mechanical experience, looking for full in-house training on niche machinery, where they can rapidly progress to a fully-fledged Service Engineer. The Role: Repairing, servicing and installing fermentation machinery at customer sites Testing and trialling new fermentation machinery before it is installed in the workshop Full in-house training on niche machinery Covering a large patch in Kent and Suffolk Monday to Friday, 36 hours a week, plenty of overtime The Person Junior Service Engineer Mechanical background Reference number BBBH 23320 Engineer, Engineering, Servicing, Repairing, Installing, Mechanical, Fermentation, Winery, Brewery, Field, Electric, Electrical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Machinery, Northampton, Milton Keynes, Oxford If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.
