Service Engineer

  • Mane Contract Services
  • Bedford, Bedfordshire
  • Apr 01, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description



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 customers

Desirable:

  • 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