Field Service Engineer - CNC Machinery (Travel + Van)

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

First Military Recruitment are seeking a Field Service Engineer to be based in Wakefield. You will install, maintain and repair CNC machinery and related equipment, with occasional overseas travel.

The role requires an electromechanical qualification (or apprenticeship), strong problem-solving skills, and a clean UK driving license. Travel may include nights away from home and UK-wide assignments.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing CNC sheet metal machines (laser/punch/press brake) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Install and repair of machine tools (panel benders, fiber lasers, punch/shear systems).
• Perform preventative maintenance on contracted machines.
• Coordinate with spares for parts and order fulfillment.
• Generate detailed service reports for customers and logs.
• Field-based role with UK travel and some overseas travel.

Skills

CNC service knowledge

Electrical qualification

Networking knowledge

Bus systems Profibus/Canbus

Servo drives experience

Mechanical tolerances

Under pressure

Interpersonal skills

Overnight stays away from home

Valid UK driving license

Education

Electromechanical qualification (HNC) or apprenticeship

Job description

First Military Recruitment are seeking a Field Service Engineer to be based in Wakefield. You will install, maintain and repair CNC machinery and related equipment, with occasional overseas travel.

The role requires an electromechanical qualification (or apprenticeship), strong problem-solving skills, and a clean UK driving license. Travel may include nights away from home and UK-wide assignments.