Service Engineer

Service Engineer - Up to £40,000 Benefits - Ashford, Kent Field based covering London & the South East - Monday to Friday, 7:00 am - 5:00 pm Are you a mechanically or electrically minded engineer looking for a fresh challenge? Want to work for a growing company where your skills really matter? Elite Food Machinery Services are on the hunt for a skilled Service Engineer to join our tight-knit team. Based in Ashford, Kent, we specialise in the sales, servicing, and repair of food processing machinery — and we need a hands-on professional who can help us keep our clients' businesses running smoothly. This Service Engineer role is perfect for someone who enjoys a mix of workshop and mobile work, covering London, Essex, Surrey, and the wider Southeast. Whether you're diagnosing faults on-site or setting up new equipment in the workshop, no two days are the same. Key Responsibilities of the Service Engineer: Installing and commissioning food processing equipment at client sites Carrying out maintenance, repairs, and emergency breakdown support Diagnosing mechanical and/or electrical faults quickly and effectively Keeping accurate service records and reports Building great relationships with our clients and delivering outstanding service What You’ll Need: Strong mechanical and/or electrical knowledge (we’re open to either!) Hands-on experience working with food machinery or similar equipment A full, clean driving licence (essential) A forklift truck licence is a bonus Problem-solving mindset with a focus on customer service Self-motivation and reliability — you'll be trusted to work independently What’s In It for You? Competitive salary: £35,000-£40,000 per year (DOE) Pension scheme (after 3 months) Private healthcare (after 12 months) Full training provided - even if you’re not an expert in food machinery yet Regular working hours (7am-5pm) with breaks included Be part of a friendly, growing company where your work is truly valued Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? If you have the enthusiasm and skillset to hit the ground running in this new Service Engineer position, we would love to hear from you. APPLY NOW for immediate consideration.

Location: Ashford, GB

Posted Date: 5/11/2025