CNC Field Service Engineer

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Our client is seeking an Electrically Biased CNC Field Service Engineer to join their growing UK field service team. This is a customer-facing, field-based role supporting clients across the Manchester and surrounding North West region.\n The ideal candidate will have strong electrical and mechanical skills, experience working on CNC machine tools or comparable industrial equipment, and the ability to work independently with professionalism and attention to detail.\n This position offers door-to-door pay, extensive overtime opportunities, ongoing training, and long-term progression within a respected engineering organisation.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nService & Maintenance\n\nCarry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and servicing of CNC machine tools.\nPerform diagnostic work on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.\nExecute machine tool repairs on-site, ensuring minimal downtime for customers.\nConduct full machine installations, commissioning, and removals.Technical Support\n\nTroubleshoot issues using schematics, technical manuals, electrical diagrams, fault-finding equipment, PLC interfaces, and diagnostic tools.\nProvide high-quality technical support to customers, both remotely and on-site.\nPrepare accurate service reports, job sheets, and parts usage documentation.Customer Engagement\n\nRepresent the company professionally on customer sites at all times.\nCommunicate clearly with clients regarding work completed, repair findings, and future recommendations.\nMaintain strong working relationships with end users, supervisors, and site managers.Compliance & Safety\n\nWork safely according to company and client procedures.\nEnsure correct use of tools, PPE, and testing equipment.\nPromote the company, its suppliers, and its manufacturers at all times.Skills & Experience Required\n\nEssential\n\nProven experience as a Field Service Engineer or Service Technician.\nStrong electrical bias - ideally with fault-finding experience on industrial equipment.\nBackground in servicing CNC machines, machine tools, precision engineering machinery, or similar technical equipment.\nStrong troubleshooting skills across electrical, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.\nAbility to interpret schematics, wiring diagrams, manuals, and OEM documentation.\nExcellent customer service and communication skills.\nComfortable working independently and travelling regularly to customer sites.\nFull UK driving licence.Desirable\n\nExperience working with CNC machine brands such as Correa, CMZ, GER, Meco, Geminis, or Honor Seiki.\nKnowledge of PLCs, servo motors, drives, controllers, and industrial automation systems.\nExperience with machine installations, relocations, and commissioning.\nFormal qualifications in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mechatronic Engineering.Hours, Pay & Overtime\n\nLocation: Manchester & Surrounding Areas (1.5-hour radius)\nEmployment Type: Full-Time, Permanent, 38 hours per week\nSalary: £38,000 - £40,000 + overtime + benefits\nMonday - Thursday: 08:00-17:00 | Friday: 08:00-12:00 | (30 min unpaid lunch)\nDoor-to-door payment for all travel\nOvertime: Mon-Fri outside normal hours: 1.33x | Saturday: 1.5x | Sunday: 2x Benefits\n\nCompany Vehicle: Ford Transit Van (personal use optional - P11D applies)\nPrivate Healthcare: Free after 6 months (option to add family members)\nPension: 5% employee / 8% employer\nBonus Scheme: Company performance related\nHolidays: 25 days annual leave + bank holidays\nTools & Equipment: Company laptop and mobile phone\nExpenses: Covered against bona fide receipts; hotel/fuel cards provided\nTraining: Comprehensive in-house and manufacturer trainingAttributes We Look For\n\nProfessional, reliable, and customer-focused\nStrong safety awareness\nExcellent technical aptitude\nWillingness to travel and work flexible hours when required\nAbility to work unsupervised and manage own workload

Location:
Manchester
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing

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