Field Service Engineer

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their CNC machine-tool service team. You will provide diagnostics, repairs, and maintenance on-site across the UK, ensuring customer machines operate reliably. Candidates should have CNC field service experience and knowledge of Heidenhain and FANUC systems. This role offers a competitive salary of £37,000–£46,000 plus OTE of £55,000–£70,000, and a company car suitable for work.

Benefits

Company car of your choice

OTE potential earnings

Planned travel to minimize overnight stays

Qualifications

• Proven CNC field service experience required.
• Strong control knowledge with Heidenhain and FANUC systems.
• Comfort with regional travel and interpreting technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and service CNC machine tools at customer sites.
• Perform installations and complete preventative maintenance checks.
• Liaise with customers regarding machine performance and repairs.

Skills

Proven CNC field service experience

Strong control knowledge: Heidenhain and FANUC

Solid electrical/mechanical skills

Hydraulics/pneumatics awareness

Able to interpret wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Field Service Engineer

Location: Ideally Manchester or Birmingham (UK-wide travel)
Salary: £37,000–£46,000 basic DOE
Package: OTE £55,000–£70,000 (includes door-to-door pay)
Vehicle: Company car of your choice (must be suitable for work)
Travel: Planned so you can drive home wherever possible; minimal overnights

The role

Join a CNC machine-tool service team delivering breakdown response, diagnostics, repairs, PPM and commissioning. You’ll be the on-site expert keeping customer machines running safely and reliably.

What you’ll do

• Diagnose, repair and service CNC machine tools at customer sites
• Perform installs/commissioning; complete PPMs and health checks
• Electrical/mechanical fault-finding; read schematics and service docs
• Controls work on Heidenhain and FANUC systems
• Produce accurate service reports and parts usage logs
• Liaise with customers on root cause, fixes and preventative actions

What you’ll need

• Proven CNC field service experience
• Strong control knowledge: Heidenhain and FANUC
• Solid electrical/mechanical skills; hydraulics/pneumatics awareness
• Able to interpret wiring diagrams and mechanical drawings
• Full UK driving licence; right to work in the UK; regional travel comfort

Nice to have

• Mazak/Mazatrol or Mitsubishi exposure
• Safety/LOTO and PPM best-practice familiarity
• Spares identification and escalation experience

What’s on offer

• £37k–£46k basic DOE
• OTE £55k–£70k (incl. door-to-door)
• Company car of your choosing (work-suitable)
• Travel planned to keep you home most nights

How to apply

Contact Andy Ringwood – 01615073363. Send your CV and a brief note on your Heidenhain/FANUC experience and recent CNC service work.

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