Service Engineer

CV-LibraryBedford, BedfordshirepermanentPosted: 1 April 2026
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We're looking for a hands-on Service Engineer to support installation, servicing, and maintenance of high-spec industrial machinery across the UK and occasionally overseas.

This role suits either:

Experienced Service Engineers with mechanical, electrical & PLC (Siemens / Allen Bradley) experience
Or strong mechanical/electrical engineers keen to develop PLC/software skills

Key Responsibilities

Install, commission, and upgrade production machinery and systems
Fault-find across mechanical, electrical, and control systems
Support software integration and basic PLC work (training provided if needed)
Provide remote support, diagnostics, and customer assistance
Complete documentation, testing, and validation records
Work closely with internal engineering teams to improve performance

Requirements

Engineering qualification (Electrical / Controls / Mechanical)
Strong fault-finding on industrial machinery
Full UK driving licence & willingness to travel (UK + occasional Europe)
Able to work independently and communicate with customersDesirable:

Experience with packaging or production machinery
PLC knowledge (Siemens / Allen Bradley)
3-phase electrical experience
Commissioning / validation exposure

Package

Salary up to ~£50k + allowances
Company van + tools provided
Pension + holiday + additional benefits
Mon-Thurs 08:00-17:00, Fri early finish
Ongoing training (including PLC/software)

Additional Info

Mix of site work, travel, and office-based support
Jobs planned in advance
Some European travel required
1-stage interview process with quick decision

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