Technical Sales Engineer Packaging Machinery

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Technical Sales Engineer - Packaging Machinery / FMCG
£45,000-£50,000 + £5k-£20k Performance Bonus + £450/month Car Allowance Field-based | UK
A rare opportunity for a hands-on packaging or FMCG service engineer to step into a more advanced, solutions-focused role.
You'll join a specialist manufacturer of high-performance adhesive technologies used across high-speed production lines, working with major food & beverage and FMCG manufacturers to improve uptime, reduce waste, and optimise line performance.
The Role
This is not a traditional sales job.
You'll work directly on customer production lines, identifying the root causes of downtime, inefficiency, and poor performance, then recommending and implementing solutions that improve output and reliability.
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 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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Location:
Northampton, Northamptonshire
Salary:
£45,000 - £70,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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