Field Service Engineer - Machine Tools

Recruit Engineering; Bedford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic field-based role with a world-leading machine tool OEM awaits you! As a Field Service Engineer, you'll travel across the UK, primarily in the South, ensuring the optimal operation of advanced CNC machinery. This position offers exciting variety, with opportunities to work with different clients and industries, and provides access to industry-leading training and career growth. Enjoy the benefits of overtime pay, travel coverage, and the chance to develop your skills while working with top-tier manufacturers. If you're an apprentice-trained engineer ready to take your career on the road, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Overtime Pay

Career Growth Opportunities

Travel Expenses Covered

Company Vehicle

Training and Development

Qualifications

• Apprentice-trained in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Hands-on maintenance experience with machine tools is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and preventative maintenance on CNC machine tools.
• Install and commission new equipment at client sites.
• Provide customer training and support on machine operation.

Skills

Maintenance Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Adaptability

Customer Support

Education

Apprentice-trained in Engineering

Tools

CNC Machinery

Job description

Field Service Engineer - Machine Tool OEM

Location: Field-based - Predominantly South of England, but UK-wide travel required

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Overtime + Benefits

Are you an apprentice-trained engineer looking for a dynamic field-based role with a world-leading machine tool OEM? This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge CNC machinery across multiple client sites, providing vital support to manufacturers nationwide.

The Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you'll travel to customer sites across the UK, with a focus on the South of England, ensuring high-performance operation of advanced CNC machine tools. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Reactive & Preventative Maintenance - Diagnosing and fixing breakdowns to minimise downtime.
2. Machine Installations & Commissioning - Ensuring new equipment is set up and running optimally.
3. Servicing & Repairs - Performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting complex issues.
4. Customer Training & Support - Advising engineers on best practices and machine operation.
5. OEM Training & Development - Receive world-class training, including visits to overseas sites.

What's in it for you?

1. Exciting Variety - Work with different clients, industries, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
2. Career Growth - Be part of a globally recognised OEM, with access to industry-leading training.
3. Overtime Pay - Paid after 40 hours per week at 1.5x weekdays, 1.8x Saturdays, and 2x Sundays.
4. Travel & Expenses Covered - All work-related travel and accommodation provided, along with a company vehicle.

What You Need

1. Apprentice-trained in an engineering discipline - Mechanical, electrical, or similar.
2. Hands-on maintenance experience - Machine tool or CNC knowledge beneficial but not essential.
3. Openness to learn - Willingness to develop new skills and adapt to new technology.
4. Comfortable with extensive travel & nights away - This role involves regular overnight stays.
5. Full UK driving licence - Essential for nationwide travel.

This is an exciting opportunity to see the country, work with leading manufacturers, and develop your skills with a top-tier OEM.

Apply now to take your career on the road with a global industry leader.