Field Mechanical Service Engineer – CNC Tools & Repairs

Metalis Recruitment Group; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Company car

Uniform

Opportunities for progression

Job summary

Metalis are seeking a Mechanical Service Engineer to join the team in Brighouse. The role involves servicing complex machine tools and CNC equipment, diagnosing faults, and minimizing downtime for customers.

You will perform preventative maintenance, install and commission new tools at client sites, relocate machinery, and produce detailed service reports. A background with drawings and CNC systems is essential, with UK travel required.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained or relevant engineering qualifications.
• 3+ years' hands on experience.
• Able to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of CNC control systems.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and repair complex industrial machine tools and CNC equipment.
• Diagnose mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic faults.
• Respond to machine breakdowns and minimize downtime for customers.
• Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Install and commission new machine tools at customer facilities.
• Conduct machine tool relocations and accuracy verifications.
• Generate clear service reports detailing work performed, fault root causes, and parts used.
• Liaise with internal technical support.
• Rebuild and refurbish mechanical components including spindles, ball screws, bearings, and guideways.

Skills

Hands-on experience

Read engineering drawings

CNC control systems knowledge

Education

Apprentice trained or engineering qualifications

Job description

Metalis are seeking a Mechanical Service Engineer to join the team in Brighouse. The role involves servicing complex machine tools and CNC equipment, diagnosing faults, and minimizing downtime for customers.

You will perform preventative maintenance, install and commission new tools at client sites, relocate machinery, and produce detailed service reports. A background with drawings and CNC systems is essential, with UK travel required.