Field Service Engineer

SER Limited; Halstead; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Company car

Tools provided

Travel and accommodation covered

Job summary

SER Limited in Essex is seeking a Field Service Engineer to join their team. The role focuses on CNC turning machines, including sliding-head Swiss-type lathes and fixed-head lathes, with installation, servicing and breakdown support across the UK and Ireland.

You will diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, perform PLC testing, and travel frequently. Experience with Fanuc or Mitsubishi controls is advantageous; a flexible, positive attitude to travel is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC machinery in field service or maintenance.
• Mechanical or electrical engineering background advantageous.
• Willingness to travel UK & Ireland including overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• Carry out CNC machine installations, servicing, repairs and breakdown support.
• Work on sliding-head Swiss-type lathes and fixed-head CNC machines (e.g. Miyano).
• Diagnose electrical faults (E-stop, interlocks, safety systems).
• Carry out PLC testing and diagnostics.
• Provide customer support across the UK & Ireland with regular travel and overnight stays.

Skills

CNC machinery

Field service

Electrical instincts

Fanuc/Mitsubishi controls

Travel readiness

Job description

Field Service Engineer - CNC Sliding Head & Fixed Head Lathes

Location: Essex / South East England | UK & Ireland Travel

Salary: £37,000 - £45,000 + Bonus + Company Car

The Opportunity

Are you a mechanically or electrically biased Engineer with a strong CNC machine-tool background?

We're working with an established OEM machine-tool manufacturer looking to recruit a Field Service Engineer to join their team. Specialising in high-quality CNC turning machines, including sliding-head Swiss-type machines and fixed-head lathes. This is a varied field-based role focused primarily on machine installations, servicing, breakdowns and repairs.

The Role

• Carry out CNC machine installations, servicing, repairs and breakdown support.
• Work on sliding-head Swiss-type lathes and fixed-head CNC machines, including Miyano machines.
• Undertake mechanical repairs involving ball screws, bearings and other key machine components.
• Diagnose electrical faults involving E-stop circuits, door interlocks and machine safety systems.
• Carry out PLC testing, fault-finding and diagnostics.
• Support customers across the UK and Ireland, with regular travel and overnight stays.
• Deliver a professional and reliable service while building long-term technical expertise.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working with CNC machinery within a service, maintenance or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of CNC machine tools and their operation.
• Mechanical or electrical engineering background - multi-skilled engineers preferred.
• Familiarity with Fanuc or Mitsubishi controls would be advantageous.
• Engineers from other CNC backgrounds, including laser or press brake machinery, will also be considered.
• A positive attitude, willingness to learn and flexibility to travel.

The Package

• £37,000 - £45,000 base (DOE) with potential of £15,000 + in bonuses.
• Company car with personal use - options include BMW hybrid models.
• Company laptop and tools.
• All travel and accommodation expenses covered, including meals.
• Tools provided.

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