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Field Based Electrical Engineer – Print and Packaging Machinery

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Job Description:

Field Based Electrical Engineer – Print and Packaging Machinery
West Yorkshire based with National travel
Salary circa £45k upwards plus overtime, plus expenses, plus company vehicle

We’re working with a well-established and highly respected engineering business that installs and supports specialist machinery within the print & packaging sector. Due to continued growth, they’re now looking to recruit a Skilled Electrical Engineer / Technician to join their technical team.

This is a field-based role, supporting customers across the UK, offering a varied workload and exposure to high-spec machinery and control systems.

The Role:

  • Electrical installation, commissioning, fault-finding, and servicing of print & packaging machinery
  • Working with PLC-controlled systems, including diagnostics and modifications
  • Supporting breakdowns, upgrades, and preventative maintenance
  • Liaising with customers on-site to ensure smooth handover and ongoing support

Key Skills & Experience:

  • Proven experience as an Electrical Engineer / Electrical Technician within the print / packaging industry
  • Strong working knowledge of PLCs – Siemens and/or Mitsubishi
  • Background in industrial print, packaging or converting machinery
  • Comfortable working in a field-based / customer-facing role
  • Electrical qualifications preferred (Apprenticeship, NVQ, HNC/HND or experience based equivalent)
  • Full UK driving licence, willingness to travel and stay away from home when required

What’s On Offer:

  • Competitive basic salary circa £45,000 (negotiable dependent on experience)
  • Overtime and travel-related earnings
  • Expenses covered
  • Long-term career stability with a respected industry name
  • Exposure to high-quality machinery and technically interesting projects

If you’re an electrical engineer who enjoys variety, autonomy, and working with specialist machinery in the print & packaging space, this is a strong opportunity worth exploring – get in touch for further details.

  • Job Type

    Permanent, Full Time

  • Work Authorisation

    No

  • Industry Sector Engineering, Utilities
  • Years Experience

    2+ years

  • Career Level

    Experienced (Non-Manager)

  • Educational level

    HND/HNC or equivalent

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