Job Description
Site-Based CNC Engineer - Electrical
Location: Samlesbury (single large site)Type: Full time, permanentSalary: £42,000 to £45,000 DOEHours: Mon to Thu 08:00 to 18:00, Fri 08:00 to 15:30. Total 45 hours with 7.5 hours/week guaranteed overtimeHolidays:27.5 days plus all UK bank holidays. Holiday pay covers the guaranteed OT ratePension: Company match up to 7%Tools & Equipment: All providedTraining & culture: Strong learning culture with UK and international training. Longstanding on-site contract of 30+ years and a track record of no redundancies. Team expected to grow
Role overview
Site-based electrical CNC maintenance and service across a wide range of OEM machines. Initial focus is servicing and breakdowns. As training is completed, scope expands to recommissioning, retrofits and installations. Salary progression reflects added skills and responsibilities.
Key responsibilities
* Electrical diagnostics and breakdown response on CNC assets
* Planned service to schedule with clear fault histories and parts lists
* Safety testing for e-stops, interlocks, light curtains and guard circuits
* Basic controls support: parameter checks, backups and restorations
* Accurate CMMS updates, shift handovers and customer sign-offs
Must-have requirements
* Siemens CNC background with 840D and 840D power/solution line
* Time-served or formally qualified in electrical or electro-mechanical engineering
* Proven CNC machine tool maintenance in a production environment
* Confident reading electrical schematics and using meter/scope for fault-finding
* Right to work in the UK
Nice to have
* Safety relay or PLC basics. Inverter and servo drive experience
* Hydraulics and pneumatics fundamentals for cross-functional triage
What's on offer
* £42k to £45k DOE with structured progression beyond base as training is completed
* 27.5 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension up to 7% match
* All tools and equipment supplied. Stable, long-term on-site contract
How to apply: Send your CV and a short note on a recent Siemens 840D fault you diagnosed, the steps taken and outcome.
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