CNC Maintenance Technician (Electrical Bias)
Location: County Durham
Salary: Competitive + Overtime + Benefits
Hours: Full-Time, Permanent
First Achieves Engineering recruitment department are excited to be working with a long-established and respected engineering business a company known for supplying and servicing a wide range of manual and CNC machine tools across the UK.
We’re looking for a CNC Maintenance Technician (Electrical Bias) who’s ready to take ownership of their role, get hands-on with a variety of modern machinery, and enjoy a genuinely supportive working environment.
If you’re looking for stability, variety, and the opportunity to keep developing your skills, this could be the perfect move.
What’s in It for You
* Competitive pay with regular overtime opportunities.
* Ongoing training and development to help you keep your skills sharp.
* Varied, hands-on work – no two days are the same.
* Friendly, close-knit team that values your input and experience.
* Company support for travel and tools when working at customer sites.
* Job security within a growing and well-respected engineering business.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Carrying out preventive and reactive maintenance on CNC and manual machine tools.
* Diagnosing and repairing electrical and control system faults (motors, drives, PLCs, sensors, etc.).
* Supporting mechanical repairs (hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, etc.) when needed.
* Assisting with machine installations, testing, and commissioning.
* Keeping accurate service records and ensuring safety standards are met.
* Working closely with engineers and customers to deliver top-quality service.
What We’re Looking For
* Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in Electrical or Maintenance Engineering.
* Experience with CNC control systems (Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain, or similar).
* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills on electrical systems.
* Comfortable with some mechanical work.
* A self-starter who enjoys working independently or as part of a small team.
* Full UK driving licence (some travel to customer sites).
Ready to Take the Next Step?
If you’re a skilled Maintenance Engineer who takes pride in keeping machinery running smoothly and loves solving problems, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today through First Achieve Recruitment and one of our team will be in touch.