CNC Maintenance Technician

Cosworth Group Holdings Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23.5% shift allowance

Job summary

Cosworth Group Holdings Limited in Northampton is seeking a skilled CNC Maintenance Technician to join our Maintenance team. You will maintain and optimise CNC machine tools and related equipment, implement preventative maintenance schedules, and ensure the facility runs efficiently and safely.

We offer 2 positions on a 3-shift rotation with a 23.5% shift allowance. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 or higher and experience with Fanuc/Heidenhain controls, conducting fault-finding and TPM

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or higher with relevant Electrical/Mechanical apprenticeship.
• Experience with Fanuc 18i/30i/31i and Heidenhain controls.
• Proven fault-finding on CNC and plant machinery.
• Experience implementing TPM and preventative maintenance schedules.
• Strong IT skills and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and fault-find CNC machines and associated equipment.
• Carry out scheduled TPM and preventative maintenance.
• Conduct risk assessments and develop Health & Safety procedures.
• Identify and maintain critical spare parts requirements; consider environmental/energy/safety impacts.
• Support GDPR compliance by following company policy and best practice.

Skills

Strong electrical/mechanical skills

Excellent communication skills

Independent worker

Microsoft Office

Education

NVQ Level 3 / HNC / ONC

Tools

Fanuc 18i/30/31i

Heidenhain iTNC 530

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description:

We're looking for a skilled CNC Maintenance Technician to join our growing Maintenance team in Northampton. You'll be responsible for maintaining and optimising our CNC machine tools and associated manufacturing equipment, implementing preventative maintenance schedules, and ensuring the facility runs efficiently and safely.

We have 2 available positions for this role, with the following shift patterns:

Day Shift

• 3 Shift Rotation - rotating earlies, lates and nights on a weekly basis (23.5% shift allowance).

The Role:

• Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance on CNC machine tools and associated manufacturing equipment.
• Conduct systematic fault-finding and troubleshoot machinery.
• Implement and carry out scheduled preventative maintenance (TPM programs).
• Conduct risk assessments and develop Health & Safety procedures, including standard methods of work.
• Identify and maintain critical spare parts requirements.
• Ensure all activities consider environmental, energy, and safety impacts.
• Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.
• Support the Company's compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 by following company policy and best practice.

Candidate Profile:

• Strong electrical/mechanical skills with proven experience on Fanuc 18i & 30/31i, Heidenhain iTNC 530 CNC machine tools.
• Experience with carrying out systematic fault-finding on all plant machinery and ancillary equipment.
• Implementing TPM and preventative maintenance schedules for all equipment.
• Vocationally qualified (minimum NVQ Level 3, HNC or ONC) with relevant Electrical/Mechanical apprenticeship.
• Strong working knowledge of machine tools and line interfaces.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team, sharing knowledge and expertise.
• Competent in Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to continuous improvement and proactive problem-solving.

Desirable:

• ABB/Fanuc robot cells or FMS systems experience (training provided if needed).
• 17th Edition Regulations certified.
• Experience in CNC field-based service engineering