CNC Maintenance Engineer (Field Based)

James Kirby Associates Ltd; Exhall; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering service provider is seeking a skilled CNC Maintenance Engineer to conduct maintenance and repairs on CNC machine tools throughout Central England. The role offers competitive pay of £18 - £22 per hour, overtime, and a company vehicle. Ideal candidates have a strong mechanical background and experience with CNC machines. This position involves diagnosing issues, performing routine servicing, and attending breakdowns at customer sites.

Benefits

Company vehicle and tools provided

Training and development opportunities

Paid overtime

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC machine maintenance or machine tool fitting preferred.
• Time-served machinist or fitter candidates welcome.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and minor electrical issues on CNC machine tools.
• Perform routine maintenance and servicing on CNC machines.
• Attend customer sites across the region to respond to breakdowns.

Skills

Strong mechanical engineering background

Hands-on experience with CNC machines

Ability to work independently

Problem-solving under pressure

Job description

Overview

CNC Maintenance Engineer • Location: Central England (Field-Based) • Alot of Optional Overtime on Offer • Candidates must be prepared to Travel • Training Opportunities • Salary: £18 - £22 per hour (DOE) + Overtime + Travel Pay • Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:00am - 4:30pm (Overtime Required)

About the Role

We are looking for a skilled and motivated CNC Maintenance Engineer to join a specialist engineering service provider supporting high-level precision engineering firms. This is a field-based role, primarily covering Central England, with occasional overnight stays required.

You will be responsible for the maintenance, service, and repair of CNC machine tools across a variety of customer sites. From breakdown repairs to turret realignments or full spindle removals, this is a hands-on, problem-solving role ideal for someone who enjoys getting stuck in and keeping machines running.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical and minor electrical issues on CNC machine tools
• Perform routine maintenance and servicing on a wide range of CNC machines
• Carry out tasks such as turret realignment, spindle extraction, and general machine tool fitting
• Attend customer sites across the region to respond to breakdowns and service calls
• Ensure all work is completed to a high standard with attention to detail and customer satisfaction
• Complete job reports and communicate effectively with both the internal team and customers
• Work flexible hours when required to complete jobs, including overtime and occasional overnight stays

About You

We\'re open to a variety of backgrounds for the right candidate. Ideally, you\'ll have experience in CNC machine maintenance or machine tool fitting, but if you\'re a time-served machinist or fitter with strong mechanical knowledge, training can be provided.

Essential:

• Strong mechanical engineering background
• Hands-on experience with CNC machines (either operation or maintenance)
• Willingness to travel and stay overnight when required
• Full UK driving licence
• Ability to work independently and problem-solve under pressure

Desirable:

• Experience in CNC machine maintenance or servicing
• Machine tool fitting or mechanical breakdown repair experience
• Knowledge of a range of CNC brands and models

What’s On Offer

• £18 - £22 per hour, depending on experience
• Plenty of paid overtime and high earning potential
• Training and development opportunities for the right candidate
• Company vehicle and tools provided
• Work with a respected engineering service provider that supports some of the best precision firms in the country
• Be part of a team that provides services and repairs across a wide variety of CNC machine tools, with experienced and reliable engineers who keep critical machines running around the clock

If you\'re an engineer who enjoys hands-on work, problem-solving, and the satisfaction of getting machines running again, we\'d love to hear from you