Machine Tool Engineer

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

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.

• 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
  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