We’re seeking an experienced Mechanical Field Service Engineer to install, maintain and support large CNC and manual milling machinery across the UK. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can hit the ground running with minimal training and travel regularly, including occasional overseas work.
Client Details
Our client is a long-established, highly specialised machine tool manufacturer with a heritage spanning more than a century, now focused on service and spares for customers across the UK and abroad. With strong backing, continued investment and a growing workload, they offer stability, development and the opportunity to work on some of the industry’s most respected machines.
Description
Key Responsibilities
*Install, maintain and fault-find on large CNC and manual milling machinery.
*Deliver reactive and preventative maintenance across customer sites nationwide.
*Access machinery safely, including working at height and entering machine pits.
*Support engineering best practice, ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety requirements.
*Identify potential service opportunities while on site and represent the business professionally.
*Travel across the UK (from South Wales to the Scottish border) and occasionally overseas for 2-3 week periods.
*Work both independently and as part of a small engineering team.
Profile
The Successful Candidate
*Experienced working on large machine tools, including CNC and manual milling machinery.
*Strong mechanical fitting and diagnostic skills, with ability to interpret mechanical, hydraulic and electrical schematics.
*Competent in gearbox assembly, bevel gear meshing and machine tool alignment.
*Holds a recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification (preferred).
*Comfortable travelling, staying away from home and working across varied customer environments.
*Strong communicator with excellent organisation, problem-solving skills and a positive, can-do attitude.
*Full UK driving licence (clean preferred).
*Computer literate (Microsoft Office).
Job Offer
What’s on Offer
*£46,000 basic salary plus overtime: 1? weekdays, 1½ Saturdays, 2× Sundays.
*38.5-hour working week, early finish on Fridays.
*25 days holiday + bank holidays.
*Contributory pension.
*Life insurance.
*Company car.
*Corporate workwear provided.
*Genuine progression and career development opportunities.