Field Service Engineer: CNC & Machine Tool Upgrades

SL Engineering Ltd; Brighouse; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career development opportunities

25 days + bank holidays

Job summary

SL Engineering Ltd seeks an experienced Machine Tool Engineer to support fielded machinery, diagnose electrical/PLC issues on CNC tools, and assist with retrofits. Based mainly in Brighouse, you will travel nationwide across the UK to provide hands-on support, commissioning and project work.

The role requires a time-served apprenticeship, strong fault-diagnosis skills for electrical/PLC on CNC/machine tools, and knowledge of Heidenhain, Siemens, and Fanuc PLCs.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or higher required.
• Experience diagnosing electrical and PLC fault on CNC/machine tools.
• Proficient with Heidenhain 620/640; Siemens & Fanuc PLC logic.
• Able to read hydraulic/electrical schematics and perform hands-on work.
• UK driving licence and passport required.

Responsibilities

• Support existing machines in the field and diagnose issues.
• Assist with retrofits and upgrades.
• Travel to customer sites across the UK, with occasional overnight stays.
• Provide hands-on commissioning and project support.

Skills

Engineering apprenticeship

Electrical fault diagnosis

Heidenhain programming

Siemens PLC

Fanuc PLC

Schematic reading

Independent worker

Travel readiness

Education

NVQ/HNC/HND or higher

Tools

Heidenhain 620/640

Job description

SL Engineering Ltd seeks an experienced Machine Tool Engineer to support fielded machinery, diagnose electrical/PLC issues on CNC tools, and assist with retrofits. Based mainly in Brighouse, you will travel nationwide across the UK to provide hands-on support, commissioning and project work.

The role requires a time-served apprenticeship, strong fault-diagnosis skills for electrical/PLC on CNC/machine tools, and knowledge of Heidenhain, Siemens, and Fanuc PLCs.