Installation Engineer

Installation & Service Engineer – Packaging Machinery



Location: Commutable to Hereford (UK-wide travel required)



Salary: £42,000 – £45,000 + overtime (£7k avg), £25 night away allowance, excellent benefits



About the Company



We are a leading distributor of mid-to-end-of-line (EOL) packaging machinery, supplying advanced solutions to major food industry clients across the UK. Due to continued growth, we are seeking a skilled and motivated Installation & Service Engineer to join our dynamic team.



The Role



As an Installation & Service Engineer, you will be responsible for the installation, commissioning, servicing, and maintenance of packaging machinery at customer sites throughout the UK. You’ll work predominantly on electrical systems (approximately 70% electrical, 30% mechanical), but a strong multi-skilled background is essential.



When not on site, you will be based at our Hereford workshop supporting in-house projects and preparations.



Key Responsibilities



Install, commission, and service packaging machinery on customer sites

Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults

Interpret and work from electrical diagrams and schematics

Perform PLC fault finding and basic modifications

Work on sensors, motors, gearboxes, and 3-phase machinery

Provide technical support and training to customers as require

Complete detailed service reports and documentation

Requirements



Minimum NVQ (or equivalent) qualification in electrical engineering

Strong experience in electrical fault finding and maintenance

Experience working with PLCs (diagnostics and fault finding)

Proficiency with electrical diagrams, sensors, motors, gearboxes, and 3-phase equipment

Background in capital equipment or industrial machinery, ideally within packaging

Flexibility to travel across the UK, with regular overnight stays (average 2 nights per week)

Based within a commutable distance to Hereford (workshop presence expected during quieter periods)

Package & Benefits



Salary: £42,000 – £45,000

Overtime paid at time and a half (circa £7,000 average per year)

25 days holiday + bank holidays

8% pension contribution

Death-in-service cover

Private health benefits

Pool car provided for site visits

£25 per night away allowance

Average 45-hour working week

Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? Apply now by contact Dan Walton on (phone number removed)



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