Field Service Engineer (CNC)

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; Falkirk; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical recruitment firm is looking for a Field Service Engineer (CNC) to support CNC machines across Scotland and the North of England. The role involves diagnosing, repairing, and servicing CNC lathes, along with various mechanical and electrical tasks, ensuring seamless operations on customer sites. The ideal candidate will have a proven CNC field service background and relevant apprenticeship or experience. Competitive salary and comprehensive perks are offered.

Benefits

Company van provided; fuel covered

Company laptop and mobile (calls/texts covered)

32 days holidays (incl. bank holidays)

Pension scheme (after 3 months)

Qualifications

• Proven CNC field service background (both mechanical and electrical).

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and service CNC lathes and machining centres on customer sites.
• Install, decommission and recommission machinery; full re-alignments.
• Mechanical work: ball screw installations, spindle replacements, general repairs, PPM.
• Electrical work: interpret wiring diagrams, safety circuits, VFD/automation basics.
• PLC-level troubleshooting and fault-finding using diagnostics (FANUC, Siemens, etc.).
• Perform Renishaw ballbar testing and document results.
• Read drawings/schematics; order OEM or third-party parts as required.
• Complete accurate service reports, parts usage and customer sign-off.
• Travel across Scotland/North England; occasional UK/international trips.

Education

Time-served apprenticeship (mechanical or electrical) or equivalent experience

Tools

CNC machines

FANUC

Siemens

Heidenhain

Mitsubishi

Job description

Field Service Engineer (CNC)

Location: Scotland-based (ideally Central Belt); cover Scotland and North of England, with occasional travel further afield

Salary: £35,000-£40,000 DOE OTE: £50,000+ achievable (per hiring manager)

Vehicle: Company van provided; fuel covered

Tech: CNC lathes and machining centres; controls: FANUC, Siemens, Heidenhain, Mitsubishi

Tools: Company laptop and mobile (calls/texts covered)

Overtime & Pay: Door-to-door paid. Weekdays & Saturdays x1.5. Sundays x2. Travel time OT paid at hourly rate

Holidays: 32 days (incl. bank holidays)

Pension: Company scheme (after 3 months)

Start: Immediate start preferred; minimal handover/training

Overview

Role overview

Step into a field service role supporting CNC machines across Scotland and the North of England. You\'ll hit the ground running on breakdowns, installs, commissioning and annual service work, with a blend of electrical and mechanical duties.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and service CNC lathes and machining centres on customer sites
• Install, decommission and recommission machinery; full re-alignments
• Mechanical work: ball screw installations, spindle replacements, general repairs, PPM
• Electrical work: interpret wiring diagrams, safety circuits, VFD/automation basics
• PLC-level troubleshooting and fault-finding using diagnostics (FANUC, Siemens, etc.)
• Perform Renishaw ballbar testing and document results
• Read drawings/schematics; order OEM or third-party parts as required
• Complete accurate service reports, parts usage and customer sign-off
• Travel across Scotland/North England; occasional UK/international trips

Requirements

• Time-served apprenticeship (mechanical or electrical) or equivalent experience
• Proven CNC field service background (both mechanical and electrical)