Electrical CNC Service Engineer (Manchester)

Omega Resource Group; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

Overtime opportunities

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 Manchester-based role with flexible/field-based duties and UK travel.

You will install and commission CNC machine tools, diagnose faults, perform preventative maintenance, and support customers with training and reports. The position offers autonomy, field mobility, and a clear path for career development.

Qualifications

• 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.

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, 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.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

CNC controls fault diagnosis

Reading electrical schematics

Customer-facing communication

Independent field-based work

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Tools

Siemens SINUMERIK

Heidenhain

Fanuc

Siemens STEP 7

TIA Portal

Job description

Job Title: Electrical CNC Maintenance Engineer

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

Pay Range/details: Circa £60,(Apply online only) 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,(Apply online only) 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.

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