Maintenance Engineer

Booth Welsh; Basildon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to ensure the smooth operation of CNC machinery in a precision-driven manufacturing environment. This role focuses on diagnosing faults, performing preventative maintenance, and minimizing downtime. With a commitment to quality and efficiency, you'll be part of a team that values your expertise and allows you to make a significant impact. If you're passionate about mechanical engineering and thrive in a dynamic setting, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Stable role

Impactful work environment

Modern machinery

Strong engineering support

Day shift hours

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC machine shops or precision engineering environments.
• Strong skills in diagnosing and repairing CNC machinery.

Responsibilities

• Diagnosing faults on CNC machinery and carrying out preventative maintenance.
• Responding rapidly to breakdowns and keeping production on track.

Skills

CNC fault-finding

Mechanical repairs

Electrical schematics

Preventative maintenance

Time management

Education

Time-served mechanical engineer

Maintenance technician

Tools

Fanuc controls

Siemens controls

Heidenhain controls

Job description

Keep the wheels turning. Literally.

We're hiring a Maintenance Engineer to support a fast-paced, precision-driven CNC manufacturing environment. This isn't just about fixing what's broken - it's about keeping things running, preventing downtime, and ensuring production never skips a beat.

If you know CNC machines inside out and thrive on being the go-to for fault-finding and fix-it-fast solutions, this one's for you.

What You'll Be Doing Day-to-day

• Diagnosing faults on CNC machinery (fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain control systems ideal)
• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on a variety of turning and milling centres
• Responding rapidly to breakdowns to keep production on track
• Replacing mechanical components like spindles, bearings, actuators, etc.
• Handling minor electrical repairs - sensors, relays, safety circuits
• Supporting installations and upgrades of production machinery
• Keeping accurate maintenance logs and tracking parts usage
• Working with production to schedule maintenance around workloads
• Liaising with OEMs when required, or escalating deeper technical issues
  
  

What You've Likely Done Before

• Worked in a CNC machine shop or precision engineering environment
• Been the "go-to" person for machine downtime
• Rebuilt a machine bed or swapped a ballscrew in your time
• Diagnosed a fault using schematics (and maybe your ear) before the diagnostics panel caught up
• Balanced time between firefighting and scheduled servicing
• Managed your own spares stock or had strong input into it
• Played a part in reducing unplanned downtime - and have the stats to show it
  
  

What We're Looking For

• Time-served mechanical engineer or maintenance technician
• Strong CNC fault-finding and repair skills (especially mechanical)
• Familiarity with Fanuc / Siemens / Heidenhain controls
• Confident reading mechanical and basic electrical schematics
• Comfortable working independently and managing priorities
• Someone who takes pride in keeping machines humming and the lights green
  
  

What's in it for you?

• A stable role in a well-established site
• The freedom to make an impact (we're big on ownership)
• Clean, tidy shopfloor environment with modern machinery
• Strong engineering support network
• Day shift hours and a team that pulls together
  
  

Don't just fix machines - keep production flowing and quality high.

If you're a mechanical-minded problem solver who knows your way around CNC machines, we'd love to hear from you.