Maintenance Engineer

Owen Daniels; Fleet; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Flexible working hours

Productivity bonus

Job summary

Owen Daniels, a well-established family-owned precision engineering company, seeks a Maintenance Engineer to keep CNC production running across four Farnham area sites. You will perform planned maintenance, troubleshoot equipment, and minimise downtime on a range of machines.

The role requires an HNC or equivalent and proven experience with FANUC, HEIDENHAIN, and other controls, plus strong fault-finding, documentation using CMMS, and good communication with a cross‑functional team.

Qualifications

• Minimum of HNC or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline.
• Proven maintenance and troubleshooting experience on a range of manufacturing equipment including CNC machines and controls.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular maintenance, inspections, and repairs on machinery and site assets.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues to minimise downtime.
• Develop and implement preventive maintenance plans with cross-functional teams.
• Maintain fault-finding expertise on control systems and diagnostics.
• Inspect facilities including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and infrastructure.

Skills

Maintenance & troubleshooting

Reading drawings

Time management

Communication

Education

HNC or equivalent engineering qualification

Tools

CNC machines

FANUC

HEIDENHAIN

MATSUURA

NAKAMURA

QUASAR

DOOSAN

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity to join a well‑established, family‑owned precision engineering company with a strong reputation for quality, high staff retention, and a friendly working environment. We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join our skilled team, producing high precision components from billets and castings for our products serving a variety of industries.

Maintenance Engineer (CNC / Production)

£40,000 - £45,000 plus bonus and overtime

Permanent

Fantastic benefits

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation and maintenance of our production equipment, CNC machines, and various facilities across our four sites located within a 5‑mile radius in the Farnham area. This position offers an exciting opportunity to work on a diverse range of tasks, providing an engaging and challenging work environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform regular maintenance, inspections, and repairs on a wide range of machinery and site assets.
• Troubleshoot, diagnose, and resolve technical issues to minimise production downtime and optimise equipment performance.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop and implement preventive maintenance plans, ensuring the longevity and efficiency of machinery and other systems.
• Utilise your expertise in fault finding to diagnose and rectify control system issues.
• Conduct routine inspections and maintenance of facilities, including electrical systems, HVAC, plumbing, and other infrastructure components.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and promote a culture of workplace safety throughout the organisation.
• Coordinate with external vendors and contractors for specialised repairs and maintenance activities when necessary.
• Keep detailed documentation of all maintenance activities, including repairs, inspections, and preventive maintenance tasks, using computerised maintenance management systems (CMMS).

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of HNC or equivalent qualification in an engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in maintenance and troubleshooting of a wide range of manufacturing equipment, including CNC machines, FANUC, HEIDENHAIN, MATSUURA, NAKAMURA, QUASAR, DOOSAN.
• Familiarity with basic building maintenance tasks, including electrical, HVAC, plumbing, and general repair work.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and manuals.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Strong organisational and time management abilities.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with team members and external vendors.

What We Offer

• Monday to Friday day shift 08:00 – 16:30 (Fri 08:00 – 15:30) flexible working available, start early, finish early
• Early finish every Friday
• Overtime available at enhanced rates OT @ 1.25
• Secure employment with a long-established family business
• Friendly, supportive working environment
• Excellent staff retention and long‑term career prospects
• Productivity bonus last 12m average 6% (should be 10+!)
• Free on‑site parking