Mechanical Service Engineer

Krones AG; Bolton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology provider in Bolton is seeking a Mechanical Service Engineer to install and commission production line machines. You will maintain and overhaule machines, train customer staff, and ensure compliance with safety instructions. Ideal candidates should have an HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to learn new technologies. Travel within the UK and abroad may be required. Join a dynamic team focused on innovative solutions for the beverage and food industry.

Qualifications

• Time served engineer with a background in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in the food & beverage industry is preferable but not essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission machines in production lines.
• Carry out maintenance and overhauling of machines.
• Train customer staff on machine operation.

Skills

Good fault-finding capability

Excellent communication skills

Good level of computer literacy

Willingness to learn new technologies

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)

Job description

Mechanical Service Engineer

ID: 91

Date: Jan 16, 2026

Department: Mechanical Engineering

Location: Westhoughton, Bolton, GB, BL5 3XB

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“Innovative solutions for sustainable and affordable beverages, food and essentials” – we have 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.
• Spare parts surveys to individual machines.
• Maintenance and overhauling of machines with commissioning.
• Installation of changeparts and upgrades with commissioning.
• Identifying, eliminating and documenting malfunctions in consultation with technical and design departments.
• 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 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Previous experience of the food & beverage industry as well as filling and packaging equipment preferable but not essential.
• Previous experience of field based working preferable but not essential.
• Good 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.
• 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.

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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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