Field Service Engineer

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd; Harlow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit share bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank hols

Extra day off for your birthday

Private medical insurance

Life assurance

Long term service awards

Employee assistance programme

PerkBox

Critical illness insurance

Group income protection insurance

Dental insurance

Travel insurance

Good pension scheme

Death in service benefit

Private healthcare

Job summary

Sierra 57 Consult Ltd is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service CNC machine tools across the UK and Ireland. You will diagnose faults, install, service and maintain equipment at customer sites, and travel with occasional overnight stays. Strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding skills and a full UK driving licence are essential.

The role offers the chance to work on a range of CNC machinery within automation systems, with opportunities for technical development and career progression.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' field service experience in CNC machine tools or industrial equipment.
• Proven servicing, maintaining and repairing CNC machine tools.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding skills.
• Technical qualification in engineering discipline (BTEC, City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent).
• Experience with CNC controls is advantageous, training provided.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults on CNC machine tools at customer sites.
• Install, commission, service and maintain CNC machine tools.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and software issues.
• Complete machine inspections, adjustments, geometry checks and component replacements.
• Provide technical support to maximise machine uptime and minimise downtime.
• Travel throughout the UK and Ireland, including overnight stays and overseas travel as required.

Skills

Mechanical fault‑finding

Electrical fault‑finding

Field service

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

Technical engineering qualification

Tools

CNC controls

Industrial machinery controls

Job description

Overview: Working alongside our client, an established high profile global manufacturer and supplier of injection moulding machinery and bespoke automation, to source a site-based Service Hotline Engineer.

Benefits

• Profit share bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank hols
• Extra day off for your birthday
• Private medical insurance
• Life assurance
• Long term service awards
• Employee assistance programme
• PerkBox
• Critical illness insurance
• Group income protection insurance
• Dental insurance
• Travel insurance
• Good pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Private healthcare

Remit

• Exceptional opportunity to join a leading organisation within CNC machine tools and factory automation, offering a permanent position with excellent opportunities for technical development and career progression
• The successful Field Service Engineer will provide field-based technical support to customers across the UK and Ireland, primarily supporting CNC machine tools
• This position will suit an experienced CNC Service Engineer with strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding skills and a background in servicing, maintaining and repairing industrial machine tools
• This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to further develop their technical expertise across a wider range of CNC machinery and automation systems

Role

• In the role of Field Service Engineer, you will diagnose and repair faults on CNC machine tools and associated equipment at customer sites
• You will Install, commission, service and maintain CNC machine tools in line with established company guidelines
• You will be required to Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic and software‑related issues
• Complete machine inspections, adjustments, geometry checks and component replacements
• Provide technical support to customers to maximise machine uptime and minimise production downtime
• Liaise with internal teams to source parts and assist with the resolution of complex technical faults
• Support a range of CNC machine tools and automation equipment as required
• Provide customers with guidance and training on machine operation, maintenance and safety
• Complete accurate service reports detailing work completed, parts used and any outstanding actions
• Maintain accurate service histories and record time, travel and parts usage through internal ERP systems
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships through professional and responsive technical support
• Identify opportunities for additional service, spare parts and training requirements
• Ensure compliance with company and customer health, safety and environmental requirements, including RAMS, permits, isolation and site access procedures
• Maintain and develop technical knowledge of CNC controls, machine tools and automation systems
• Travel throughout the UK and Ireland, including overnight stays, occasional out‑of‑hours work and overseas travel where required
• Contribute to service utilisation, customer satisfaction and wider service‑related KPIs

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 4 years' field service experience within the CNC machine tool or industrial equipment sector
• Proven experience servicing, maintaining and repairing CNC machine tools
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding skills
• Technical qualification in a relevant engineering discipline such as BTEC, City & Guilds, NVQ or equivalent industry experience
• Experience with CNC controls would be advantageous, although training will be provided
• Strong understanding of industrial machinery, controls and associated systems
• Strong analytical, diagnostic and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Self‑motivated and able to work independently in a field‑based environment
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Willingness to travel throughout the UK and Ireland, including overnight stays and occasional overseas travel
• Ability and drive to develop technical expertise across a wider range of products and systems

For all UK job positions work seekers must be eligible to work and live in the UK.

Key Words

Field Service Engineer, Service Engineer, CNC Service Engineer, CNC Engineer, Field Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Installation Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, CNC Machine Tools, CNC Machinery, Machine Tools, Industrial Machinery, Automation, Electrical Fault Finding, Mechanical Fault Finding, CNC Controls