Electrically Biased Field Service Engineer - Machine Tools

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading name in CNC machine tools seeks an experienced Electrically Biased Field Service Engineer for a field-based role across the UK and Europe. The ideal candidate should be apprentice trained, have strong mechanical understanding, and be experienced in machine tool maintenance. This is a unique opportunity offering competitive earnings, travel, and the freedom to work independently.

Benefits

Hybrid company vehicle

Strong pension scheme

Private healthcare

Expenses for travel

Tools and equipment provided

Qualifications

• Experience in machine tool maintenance – CNC or manual machines.
• Full UK driving licence required.
• Previously worked in a field-based service role preferred.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites across the UK and Europe.
• Independently maintain and repair CNC and manual machine tools.
• Provide support from an established service team.

Skills

Electrically biased engineer

Mechanical understanding

Machine tool maintenance

Comfortable with travel

Education

Apprentice trained

Job description

Job Description

Electrically Biased Field Service Engineer – Machine Tools
£40,000 base + Door-to-Door Overtime (OTE £45K–£47.5K)
Hybrid Company Vehicle + Strong Pension + Private Healthcare
UK & European Travel | Apprentice Trained Candidates Only

We’re working with a leading name in CNC machine tools who are looking to add an experienced Field Service Engineer to their team. This is a field-based role covering customer sites across the UK and Europe, so you must be comfortable with regular travel, overnight stays, and working independently on the road.

The Must-Haves:

• Electrically biased engineer with strong mechanical understanding
• Apprentice trained in maintenance (essential)
• Machine tool maintenance experience – CNC or manual machines
• Comfortable with UK-wide and European travel
• Full UK driving licence

Ideally, you’ll also:

• Already be working in a field-based service role, or have strong exposure to working independently on-site
• Have experience fault-finding, maintaining, and repairing a variety of machine tool types

The Package:

• £40,000 base salary
• Door-to-door overtime taking OTE to £45K–£47.5K
• Hybrid company vehicle
• Expenses
• Private healthcare and strong pension scheme
• Equipment and tools
• Full support from an established service team

If you’re an electrically biased machine tool engineer looking for a role with freedom, variety, and strong earning potential — this is it. Apply now or get in touch to find out more.

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