Job Description
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.