Cnc Service Engineer

Osprey Engineering Solutions; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

In-house workshop

Job summary

Osprey Engineering Solutions in Normanton is seeking an experienced CNC Mechanical Engineer to join our in‑house team. You will repair, maintain, and fault‑find CNC machine tools and build bespoke automation systems from engineering drawings.

This hands‑on role demands strong diagnostic skills, ability to strip down and rebuild machinery, and collaboration with the controls team for successful integration and commissioning. An apprenticeship in mechanical engineering is preferred.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience repairing CNC machine tools
• Strong diagnostic and repair skills
• Experience with spindle repairs and ball screw replacement
• Ability to read mechanical drawings and service manuals
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and lubrication systems
• Understanding of rigging and lifting operations
• Good communication to work with controls/electrical team

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on CNC machine tools, including spindles, ball screws, slideways, gearboxes, and drive systems
• Strip down, rebuild, and recondition CNC machines and mechanical assemblies
• Carry out mechanical installation and build of bespoke automation systems from engineering drawings and specifications
• Level and align machines and mechanical assemblies to manufacturer/design tolerances using precision measuring equipment
• Fit and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, coolant, and lubrication systems
• Install conveyors, actuators, linear guides, gearboxes, and other mechanical automation components
• Rig and move machinery safely within the workshop using cranes, forklifts, skates, and rollers
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, GA drawings, and technical/service manuals
• Liaise with the controls/electrical team to coordinate repairs and hand over completed builds ready for integration and commissioning
• Complete service reports, build documentation, and quality records accurately
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe workshop environment
• Work safely in line with health & safety regulations, including lifting operations (LOLER) and manual handling

Skills

CNC diagnosis

CNC repair

Mechanical fault-finding

Reading drawings

Hydraulics & pneumatics

Safety & lifting (LOLER)

Team collaboration

Education

Recognised apprenticeship or qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Mazak

Haas

DMG Mori

Doosan

Job description

CNC Mechanical Engineer

Location: Normanton (In-house/Workshop-based)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced CNC Mechanical Engineer to join our in‑house team, responsible for the mechanical repair, maintenance, and fault‑finding of CNC machine tools, as well as the mechanical build and installation of bespoke automation systems within our workshop. This is a hands‑on role, ideal for someone with strong diagnostic skills who enjoys stripping down, repairing, and rebuilding machinery, as well as assembling custom‑engineered systems from engineering drawings.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on CNC machine tools, including spindles, ball screws, slideways, gearboxes, and drive systems
• Strip down, rebuild, and recondition CNC machines and mechanical assemblies
• Carry out mechanical installation and build of bespoke automation systems from engineering drawings and specifications
• Level and align machines and mechanical assemblies to manufacturer/design tolerances using precision measuring equipment
• Fit and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, coolant, and lubrication systems
• Install conveyors, actuators, linear guides, gearboxes, and other mechanical automation components
• Rig and move machinery safely within the workshop using cranes, forklifts, skates, and rollers
• Read and interpret mechanical drawings, GA drawings, and technical/service manuals
• Liaise with the controls/electrical team to coordinate repairs and hand over completed builds ready for integration and commissioning
• Complete service reports, build documentation, and quality records accurately
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe workshop environment
• Work safely in line with health & safety regulations, including lifting operations (LOLER) and manual handling

Essential Skills & Experience

• Proven experience as a CNC Mechanical Engineer, CNC Fitter, or Mechanical Service Engineer, with hands‑on experience repairing CNC machine tools
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding, diagnostic, and repair skills
• Experience with spindle repairs, ball screw replacement, and general CNC mechanical overhaulAbility to read and interpret mechanical/engineering drawings and service manuals
• Comfortable working with hydraulics, pneumatics, and lubrication systems
• Understanding of rigging, lifting, and safe manual handling practices
• Good communication skills, with the ability to work closely with the controls/electrical team

Desirable Skills & Experience

• Recognised apprenticeship or qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience with specific CNC machine tool brands (e.g. Mazak, Haas, DMGMori, Doosan)
• Experience building or maintaining bespoke automation systems or special‑purpose machinery
• Overhead crane / slinger‑signaller / forklift qualifications
• Basic electrical/controls awareness

What We Offer

• Ongoing training and career development
• Stable, in‑house workshop‑based role