Electrical Service Engineer

Krones AG; Bolton; On-site; GBP 80,000 - GBP 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Bolton is seeking an Electrical Service Engineer to install and commission machinery, identify and resolve issues, and train customer staff. Ideal candidates will have HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, strong fault-finding skills and excellent communication abilities. This position includes travel throughout the UK and beyond, and offers a supportive team environment. Join us to make an impact in the industry with our state-of-the-art technology.

Qualifications

• Installation and commissioning of machines in production lines.
• Identifying and documenting malfunctions.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission machinery upgrades.
• Train customer staff on machine operation.
• Report and provide feedback.
• Work with customer-specific guidelines.

Skills

Electrical engineering capability

Excellent communication skills

High level of computer literacy

Fault-finding capability

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Siemens S7

Allen Bradley ControlLogix

Job description

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Electrical Service Engineer

ID: 92

Date: Jan 26, 2026

Location: Westhoughton, Bolton, GB, BL5 3XB

“Innovative solutions for sustainable and affordable beverages, food and essentials a clear vision at Krones. For this purpose, we supply state‑of‑the‑art technology to our customers worldwide.

With its headquarters in Westhoughton, Bolton, Krones UK is the hub for Krones activities in the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland. Our team of about 160 employees offers our customers a wide range of solutions spanning from sales and project management through to a variety of services.

Interested? Then join our team because: we can achieve more together!

Let’s create impact beyond tomorrowWhat awaits you

• Installation and commissioning of individual machines in production lines.
• Identifying, eliminating and documenting malfunctions in consultation with technical and design departments.
• Installation and commissioning of upgrades to machinery.
• Working with network technology (Ethernet, Profibus etc.).
• To carry out training of customer staff on machine operation following installation.
• Instructing and training of Apprentices.
• Reporting & Feedback (Service reports, travel reports, warranty reports etc.).
• To have a willingness to learn new technologies and techniques.
• To be able to work independently as well as part of a team.
• To be able to work with customer specific guidelines and safety instructions.
• Time served engineer, ideally HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Previous experience of field based working preferable but not essential.
• High level of computer literacy and IT skills, and having used MS office (Outlook, Word, Excel), but also with the ability to learn new systems quickly.
• Electrical engineering capability, PLC knowledge to software programming / advanced fault‑finding standard on Siemens S7 and / or Allen Bradley ControlLogix, PLC5 & SLC500.
• Good fault‑finding capability with flexibility to consider different solutions, thinking “outside the box”.
• Excellent communication skills both written, verbal and face to face.
• Travel throughout the UK, Europe & Worldwide as required.

Your application Interested? Apply online now!

Have we sparked your interest? Then send us your application! You can expect exciting challenges that provide real impetus, in a team that motivates and supports you at the same time – and framework conditions that are not only attractive but also adapt to your life.

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