Field Service Technician

Field Service Technician – Packaging Automation
South Germany (Field Based)
€55,000 – €65,000 + Company Car + 30 Days Holiday + €10,000–€15,000 Overtime and Bonus + Training + Long-Term Progression
Are you looking for an opportunity to join an innovative company within the Packaging Automation industry?
Do you have experience servicing capital equipment and a background in Electrical, Mechanical or Mechatronic engineering?
I am currently representing a well-established global company specialising in smart packaging and automation solutions for industries including mailing, printing, textiles, medication, cosmetics and many others. Established in 1980 with a turnover of approximately €157 million, they are continuing to grow and are looking for a Field Service Technician to cover Southern Germany.
In this role, you will travel to customer sites across Southern Germany, carrying out commissioning, servicing, troubleshooting and customer training on automated packaging equipment. You will work on a variety of electrical, mechanical and PLC-related faults while representing the company directly with customers.
The successful candidate will have previous capital equipment service experience, ideally within a technical discipline such as Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics. Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs is essential, alongside fluent German and English. Packaging experience is desirable but not essential.
The company offers extensive internal and external training on their machinery, with strong progression opportunities. As the business continues to grow, there is potential to progress into a Team Leader or Service Manager position within 1–2 years.
The Role:
Commission, service and troubleshoot automated packaging equipment
Travel across Southern Germany to customer sites
Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical failures
Troubleshoot Allen Bradley PLC systems
Provide customer training and technical support
Represent the company directly with customers
The Candidate:
Capital equipment service experience
Electrical, Mechanical, Mechatronic or similar technical background
Experience with Allen Bradley PLCs
Fluent German and English
Packaging experience desirable but not essential
Willing to travel throughout Southern Germany
Reference Number: BBBH278949
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Harrison Jackson at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment GmbH acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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