Electrical CNC Service Engineer (Manchester)

Omega Resource Group; Chorley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime opportunities

Company vehicle

Pension scheme

Private healthcare

Company bonus scheme

Training and manufacturer courses

Tools, laptop, and mobile phone

Expenses covered weekly

Hotel and fuel cards

Job summary

Omega Resource Group is seeking an experienced Electrical CNC Maintenance Engineer for a flexible field-based role covering the UK. The position offers a competitive salary of circa £60,000 OTE and tasks including installation and maintenance of CNC machines.

Ideal candidates will have strong fault-finding skills and proven experience with CNC controls. Responsibilities encompass troubleshooting, providing technical support, and ensuring compliance with safety standards.

Qualifications

• Proven experience servicing and repairing CNC machine tools.
• Strong electrical and electronic fault-finding skills.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics.
• Solid knowledge of servo systems, AC/DC drives, PLCs, and machine safety circuits.
• Experience using electrical test equipment and OEM diagnostic tools.
• Ability to work independently in a field-based environment.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel with overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Install and commission CNC machine tools and automation equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic, and CNC control faults.
• Carry out preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing.
• Fault-find on CNC systems, servo drives, spindle drives, motors, and PLCs.
• Support troubleshooting of CNC controls including Heidenhain, Siemens, and Fanuc.
• Backup and restore CNC parameters and machine data.
• Provide technical support and training to customers.
• Complete service reports and documentation accurately and promptly.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

CNC controls (Heidenhain, Siemens, Fan

Maintenance of CNC machines

Interpreting electrical schematics

Customer communication

PLC programming knowledge

Education

HNC/HND or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Electrical test equipment

OEM diagnostic tools

Job description

Job Title: Electrical CNC Maintenance Engineer

Location: Manchester based Flexible / Field-Based (UK travel as required)

Pay Range/details: Circa £60,000 OTE

Contract Type: Permanent

We are seeking an experienced Electrical CNC Maintenance Engineer to join our team. This is a fantastic opportunity for an Electrical CNC Maintenance Engineer who is looking for a field-based role with variety, autonomy, and excellent career development prospects.

Key Responsibilities - Electrical CNC Maintenance Engineer

• Install and commission CNC machine tools and automation equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical, electronic, and CNC control faults
• Carry out preventative maintenance and scheduled servicing
• Fault-find on CNC systems, servo drives, spindle drives, motors, PLCs, and safety circuits
• Support troubleshooting of CNC controls including Heidenhain, Siemens SINUMERIK and Fanuc
• Interpret electrical schematics, ladder diagrams, and technical documentation
• Backup and restore CNC parameters and machine data
• Perform machine testing, calibration, and operational verification
• Provide technical support and training to customers
• Complete service reports and documentation accurately and promptly
• Liaise with internal departments regarding parts and technical issues
• Ensure compliance with electrical safety standards and site procedures

Qualifications & Requirements - Electrical CNC Maintenance Engineer

• Proven experience servicing and repairing CNC machine tools
• Strong electrical and electronic fault-finding skills
• Hands‑on experience with CNC controls including Heidenhain, Siemens SINUMERIK and Fanuc
• Ability to read and interpret electrical drawings and schematics
• Solid knowledge of servo systems, AC/DC drives, PLCs, and machine safety circuits
• Experience using electrical test equipment and OEM diagnostic tools
• Ability to work independently in a field‑based environment
• Excellent communication and customer‑facing skills
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel with overnight stays
• HNC/HND or NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Electronic Engineering is desirable
• PLC programming knowledge (Siemens STEP 7 / TIA Portal) is advantageous

What we can offer - Electrical CNC Maintenance Engineer

• Competitive salary circa £60,000 OTE
• Overtime opportunities
• Company vehicle
• Pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Company bonus scheme
• Training and manufacturer courses
• Tools, laptop, and mobile phone provided
• Expenses covered weekly
• Hotel and fuel cards

Golden Line: Candidates who are currently an Electrical Field Service Engineer, CNC Service Engineer, CNC Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Field Service Engineer (Machine Tools) or similar may be suitable for this position.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk