Machine Tool Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory pension scheme

Career development opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Brighouse is seeking an experienced Machine Tool Engineer. You will diagnose and correct electrical and PLC software issues on CNC and manual machines while providing hands-on support across the UK. The ideal candidate will hold a relevant qualification and have skills in PLC programming and fault diagnosis. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of circa £50,000 plus overtime, and benefits include 25 days holiday and a contributory pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experience in diagnosing electrical and PLC software issues on CNC and manual machines.
• Confident with Heidenhain, Siemens & Fanuc PLC programming.
• Capable of practical hands-on work.

Responsibilities

• Support existing machines in the field.
• Diagnose and correct electrical/PLC software issues.
• Assist with retrofits and upgrades.
• Travel to customer sites across the UK for hands-on support.

Skills

Fault diagnosis of electrical issues

Programming PLCs (Heidenhain, Siemens, Fanuc)

Reading hydraulic/electrical schematics

Customer-focused

Ability to travel

Education

Time-served engineering apprenticeship (NVQ/HNC/HND or higher)

Job description

Machine Tool Engineer
Brighouse, West YorkshireCirca £50,000 + OvertimeFull-time, Permanent

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced Machine Tool Engineer to join our client's team. You’ll be responsible for supporting existing machines in the field, diagnosing and correcting electrical/PLC software issues, and assisting with retrofits and upgrades.

While primarily based in Brighouse, you’ll also travel to customer sites across the UK (with occasional overnight stays) to provide hands-on support, commissioning, and project work.

What’s on Offer to the Machine Tool Engineer:

• Salary: Circa £50,000 + overtime

• Hours: 38.5 per week (early finish on a Friday)

• Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays

• Contributory pension scheme

• Career development opportunities

The Ideal Machine Tool Engineer:

• Time-served / recognised engineering apprenticeship (NVQ/HNC/HND or higher)

• Skilled in fault diagnosis of electrical and PLC software issues on CNC and manual machine tools

• Confident with Heidenhain (esp. 620/640), Siemens & Fanuc PLC logic – interrogation, modification, and programming

• Capable of reading hydraulic/electrical schematics and carrying out practical hands-on work

• Able to work independently or as part of a small team

• Organised, customer-focused, and willing to travel/stay away as required

• Holds a valid UK driving licence & passport