CNC Service Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading OEM of CNC machine tools seeks a Service Engineer to join their established team. This role offers structured growth opportunities and ongoing support. The position includes a negotiable salary, commission potential, and extensive training, allowing engineers to travel with minimal overnight stays for a better work-life balance.

Benefits

Company vehicle (van or hybrid car)

Mobile phone & laptop

33 days holiday

Yearly bonuses

Private pension

Medical cover

Annual performance reviews

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Service Engineer or similar role.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machines including lathes and mills.
• UK Passport for overseas training.

Responsibilities

• Carry out breakdown repairs and maintenance of CNC Machines.
• Provide end-user training and customer support.
• Installation and commissioning of machinery on site.

Skills

Knowledge of CNC machine tools

Electrical and mechanical confidence

Fault finding and diagnostics

Clean driving license

Job description

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Due to continued growth, a leading OEM of CNC machine tools is looking to expand its established team with the addition of a Service Engineer.

Renowned worldwide for exceptional quality and reliability, their CNC machines are recognised across multiple industries. Backed by outstanding employee retention, this role offers engineers structured long-term growth opportunities and ongoing support for their personal development. The UK operation includes a strong network of over 16 field-based Service Engineers, supported by two office-based technical support specialists.

The package includes a negotiable salary of £45 - £50K DOE, plus an OTE of £60K+ with door-to-door pay and overtime after 37 hours, a company vehicle with a choice of van or hybrid car, mobile phone & laptop, 33 days holiday, yearly bonuses, private pension, medical cover, and annual performance reviews.

Responsibilities for the Service Engineer include:

1. Breakdown repairs and maintenance of CNC Machines including multi-axis Mills and Lathes
2. Routine service and inspections, as well as fault finding using software
3. Carrying out mechanical and electrical repairs and part replacement
4. Installation and commissioning of machinery on site
5. Ordering of parts from the office, replacing and retrofitting
6. Providing end-user training and customer support both remotely and on-site
7. Travel from home to site covering a region of North West, with the flexibility to travel nationally for installation & commissioning projects

Lots of product training provided, including trips overseas to manufacturing facilities and job shadowing with senior engineers.

Engineers typically travel within a circa 100-mile radius from their home to minimize overnight stays, promoting a better work-life balance.

We would love to hear from you if you possess the following experience and skills:

• Previous experience as a Service Engineer, Service Technician, Maintenance of CNC, Field Technician, or CNC Engineer
• Strong knowledge of CNC machine tools including lathes and mills
• Confidence in electrical and mechanical domains
• Good knowledge of fault finding, diagnostics, checking, and equipment inspections
• Clean driving license
• UK Passport for overseas training and occasional trips to Ireland