Technical Sales Engineer
Mid-level Solutions & Sales Engineering role at Universal Business Team. Northwich · full-time · £40,000–£50,000 base.
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What you'll do
- Inspect FMCG lines to uncover losses and improve OEE
- Resolve equipment problems at customer sites and by phone
- Lead product trials with a 90%+ success target
- Prepare upgrade recommendations, technical quotes and commercial reports
- Grow after-sales revenue through parts and consumables support
What you bring
- Bring 3+ years of experience in an FMCG factory
- Have hands-on hot melt adhesive experience and understand adhesive-based equipment
- Communicate confidently by phone and face to face
- Hold a full UK driving licence
Who this fits
You’ll suit this role if you enjoy factory-based problem solving, customer relationships and improving equipment performance. You’ll work onsite in Northwich and visit FMCG plants in the UK, with troubleshooting also handled by phone. An engineering degree or A-level Science is helpful but not essential
From the employer
TECHNICAL SALES ENGINEER WANTED
FMCG PROBLEM‑SOLVER & PERFORMANCE BOOSTER
Do you come alive diagnosing issues others can’t see and boosting productivity where it matters most?
Do you thrive in fast‑paced FMCG environments, talking to production managers, engineers and operators to uncover the real root cause of downtime?
If you’re driven by results, responsibility and relationships, this is where you’ll shine.
The Opportunity
Join us as a Technical Sales Engineer, where every day you turn technical know‑how into real‑world performance.
You’ll be the trusted expert on-site—spotting inefficiencies, running line trials, optimising adhesives, and guiding factories to better uptime, cleaner operation and higher profitability.
You’ll diagnose. You’ll improve. You’ll advise...and you’ll do it in some of the most dynamic FMCG plants in the UK.
Requirements
What You’ll Do
- Walk FMCG production lines, uncovering pain points and improving OEE.
- Deliver fast, effective troubleshooting—both on-site and over the phone.
- Run high‑impact product trials with a 90%+ success target.
- Recommend system upgrades, build technical quotes and present clear, commercial reports.
- Grow after‑sales revenue through smart parts and consumables support.
- Represent a business where Productivity and Profitability drive every decision—backed by planet‑friendly solutions.
What “Good” Looks Like
You’re hungry. You’re sharp. You know your kit—Nordson, HHS, Valco, Meler, Krones, case packers, carton sealers and more.
You enjoy being in factories, sleeves rolled, making the application run better today than it did yesterday.
You communicate clearly, build trust quickly, and love helping customers operate at peak performance.
Must‑Haves
- 3+ years FMCG factory experience
- Hands‑on exposure to hot melt adhesives
- Confident communicator—phone & face‑to‑face
- Understanding of FMCG adhesive‑based equipment
- Full UK driving licence
Nice to Have
- Engineering degree
- A‑level Science or above
Benefits
Salary £40,000-£50,000 (neg) Plus Bonus
Car / Car Allowance
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