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
Salary:
£45,000 - £70,000 /annum
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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