Field Service Engineer - Food Equipment / Machine
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Position Overview & Specifications
SMS Food Equipment Ltd. is seeking a skilled and experienced Butcher Equipment Mechanic to join our team. The Butcher Equipment Mechanic will be responsible for diagnosing and repairing a variety of meat processing and butchery equipment, including bandsaws, vacuum packers, mincers, slicers, and sausage fillers. The successful candidate will work closely with our clients to ensure their equipment is operating at peak performance, minimizing downtime and maximizing productivity.
Key Responsibilities:
- Diagnose and repair a variety of meat processing and butchery equipment, including bandsaws, vacuum packers, mincers, slicers, and sausage fillers.
- Conduct preventive maintenance and routine inspections to identify potential issues before they arise.
- Provide on-site technical support during installation, commissioning, and maintenance of equipment.
- Collaborate with other technicians and engineers to develop innovative solutions to complex equipment problems.
- Maintain accurate records of repairs and maintenance activities.
- Keep up-to-date with industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
Requirements:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in the repair and maintenance of meat processing and butchery equipment, including bandsaws, vacuum packers, mincers, slicers, and sausage fillers.
- Ability to travel to client sites as required.
If you are a skilled butcher equipment mechanic with a passion for delivering excellent customer service, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at SMS Food Equipment Ltd.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Freelance
Salary: £23,012.47-£41,270.12 per year
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
- Performance bonus
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Oldham, OL8 2JP
Reference ID: M101
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Field Service Engineer - Food Equipment / Machine roles across Sms food equipment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,012 - £41,270 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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