Machine Operator (Progression To Junior Service Engineer)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Ringway; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly Bonus

Longevity Bonus

Company Van (Personal Use)

25 Days Holiday

Good Work Life Balance

Company Benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is recruiting for a Machine Operator (Progression to Junior Service Engineer) on a regional patch. Initial training with shadowing, then field-based maintenance across sites, mainly within a 2-hour radius, with some overnight stays.

You will progress towards becoming an engineer with supported courses at head office and a clear career path within the business. A van is provided for work and personal use, with bonuses and a strong work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Machine Operator or similar.
• Full driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Receive training at head office and shadowing experienced engineers.
• Undertake planned preventative maintenance on CNC Milling Machines.
• Cover sites across a regional patch (usually within 2 hours, some overnight stays).
• Operate mostly autonomously while supporting other engineers.
• Follow clear progression plans across the business.

Skills

Machine Operator

CNC familiarity

Tools

CNC Milling Machines

Job description

Machine Operator (Progression to Junior Service Engineer)

£32,000 - £35,000

• Quarterly Bonus
• Longevity Bonus
• Company Van (Personal Use)
• 25 Days Holiday
• Good Work Life Balance
• Company Benefits

Manchester- regional patch

Are you a Machine Operator or similar looking to move into a Maintenance role working across a regional patch within a leading distributor of CNC Machines who offer a bonus to increase your earnings and a long term career due to various progression opportunities across the business?

This well-established company are a leading distributor of Machine Tools who have continually grown since their establishment in the 1970s to the point they have a major presence across the UK and Ireland and are now looking to further grow their Servicing team.

This exciting role will see you initially training, both through shadowing senior engineers and completing short courses at head office to give you the relevant knowledge and qualifications to become an engineer. After this you will cover a regional patch (primarily within 2, but with further travel and some staying away required) conducting PPM on a range of CNC Milling Machines across various sites as you work mostly autonomously but also with other engineers at times.

This varied role would suit a Machine Operator or similar who wants to move into Maintenance within a stable, field based role where you will work across a regional patch in a leading company offering the chance to continually progress and full training in the role.

The Role:

• Receive training at head office and through shadowing experienced engineers before becoming an engineer
• Once trained, undertake planned preventative maintenance work on CNC Milling Machines
• Cover sites across a regional patch (usually within 2 hours but with some overnight stays)
• Company Van provided- can be used for personal use
• Clear progression plans to further roles across the business

The Person:

• Machine Operator or similar
• Wants to move into Maintenance
• Full Driving Licence - wants a field based role
• Machine Operator, Setter, Training, Junior, Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, FSE, Field Service, Mechanical, Electrical, CNC, Machine Tools, Planned Maintenance, PPM, Manufacturing, Regional, North West, Manchester, Bury, Oldham, Rochdale

Reference number: BBBH27074

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.