Technical Sales Engineer - Packaging Machinery / FMCG
£45,000-£50,000 + £5k-£20k Performance Bonus + £450/month Car Allowance
Field-based | UK
The Role
This is not a traditional sales job.
- Diagnose issues on packaging lines (cartoners, labellers, case packers, etc.)
- Work "lineside" to improve performance, reduce downtime, and optimise processes
- Run trials and validate improvements on live production environments
- Recommend upgrades, consumables, and system improvements
- Produce technical reports and proposals based on real data and performance gains
- Support implementation and ensure long-term success of solutions
What You'll Be Working With
- Hot melt adhesive systems (e.g. Nordson, Valco, Meler, ITW)
- High-speed FMCG packaging equipment
- Labelling, carton sealing, and end-of-line systems
- Process improvements focused on OEE, cost reduction, and efficiency
What We're Looking For
- Background as a Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, or similar
- Experience within FMCG, food & beverage, or packaging machinery
- Strong fault-finding and understanding of production line equipment
- Comfortable working directly with customers on-site
- Interest in moving into a more consultative, solutions-led roleStrong fault-finding and understanding of production line equipment
- Comfortable working directly with customers on-site
- Interest in moving into a more consultative, solutions-led role
Why This Role
Move beyond reactive maintenance into root cause problem-solving
Ideal for engineers looking to progress off the tools while staying technical
Less firefighting, more ownership of long-term solutions and improvements
Clear progression into senior technical or commercial roles
Strong earning potential with performance-related bonus
The Opportunity
This role suits an engineer who enjoys solving problems properly, working closely with customers, and wants to progress without losing their technical edge.
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