SYNTEGON

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Food Packaging

FieldServiceEngineer

£45–65k ~AI est. Bristol, England, United Kingdom FULL TIME Remote Friendly
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for mid candidates.

The Brief

“Field Service Engineer at SYNTEGON. Skills: Secondary Packaging, Field Service, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering. Install Syntegon Secondary Packaging equipment. Commission Syntegon Secondary Packaging equipment”

What You'll Achieve.

Minimise downtime

Industry & Context.

Pharmaceuticals, Biotechnology, Food Packaging
Problems you'll solve

Troubleshoot issues; Identify root causes

Eligibility Requirements

Travel globally 80%, Flexibility for travel, Occasional weekend work

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Mechatronics, mechanical or electrical engineering qualification, Electrical engineering understanding, Mechanical fitting understanding, PLC theory and practice, Full driving license

Nice to Have

Previous field service role experience, FMCG manufacturing industry exposure, Packaging engineering technical skills

What You'll Do.

Install Syntegon Secondary Packaging equipment

Commission Syntegon Secondary Packaging equipment

Maintain Syntegon Secondary Packaging equipment

Perform site acceptance tests

Carry out routine maintenance

Perform planned servicing

Troubleshoot electrical issues

Troubleshoot mechanical issues

Troubleshoot software issues

Liaise with engineering teams

Provide customer training

Manage customer expectations

Advise on future maintenance

Respond to breakdowns

Respond to short-notice call-outs

Produce detailed reports

Submit relevant expenses

Support product trials

Identify machine upgrade opportunities

Identify machine modernisation opportunities

Maintain product knowledge

Support manufacturing facility

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Liaising with engineering teams; Collaborators

Communication Scope

Good communication

Full Job Description

We are ready to try something new. Are you? Together with 7,300 colleagues at 49 locations in over 20 countries, we are the strategic lifecycle partner for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food industries. With streamlined processes, innovative technologies, and sustainable solutions, we help our customers achieve their goals. Among other examples, we ensure that vaccines are safely filled and that pharmaceuticals are produced reliably and in compliance with regulations. We even help package your favorite chocolate and snacks quickly and with high precision. We at Kliklok, a Syntegon company based in Bristol, UK, have been a global leader in secondary packaging machinery for over 50 years, serving industries such as bakery, snack, cereal, frozen and refrigerated foods, and confectionery. With our global service organization and our comprehensive service portfolio, we contribute sustainably to the profitable growth of our customers. Together, let's help ensure that people around the world are supplied with high-quality medicines and safely packaged foods. Take the first step! Apply now! A new opportunity has arisen at Syntegon for a dual skilled Field Service Engineer for the food packaging division, specialising in Secondary Packaging. Key Responsibilities: * Install, commission, and maintain Syntegon Secondary Packaging equipment, including final mechanical positioning, levelling, running equipment to agreed specifications and ultimately perform site acceptance tests. * Travel globally (approximately 80% of the time, including both national and international assignments), with flexibility for short-notice travel and occasional weekend work. * Carry out routine maintenance and planned servicing according to service agreements and schedules. * Troubleshoot and resolve electrical, mechanical, and software issues, identifying root causes and liaising with engineering teams when necessary. * Provide customer training on equipment operation and routine maintenance,

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