Maintenance Engineer

Morgan Ryder; Preston; On-site; GBP 49,500 - 60,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contributory pension (up to 7%)

Excellent overtime availability

Company mobile phone + laptop

Long-term job security

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Preston is seeking a Maintenance Engineer specializing in 5-axis CNC machinery. In this role, you'll tackle technical challenges by delivering planned preventative maintenance and troubleshooting CNC milling machines to ensure peak performance. You should have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in solving complex engineering problems independently. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £55,000, matched contributory pension, and long-term job security in a growing industry.

Qualifications

• Experience as a time-served engineer or relevant engineering qualifications.
• Confident in troubleshooting and diagnosing issues on CNC machines.
• Skilled in both verbal and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Deliver all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks.
• Install, service, and repair 5-axis machine tools.
• Fault-find and diagnose issues on CNC milling machines.

Skills

Troubleshooting 5-axis CNC milling machines

Verbal communication

Written communication

Technical curiosity

Education

Relevant engineering qualifications

Tools

Siemens 840D CNC control systems

Job description

Maintenance Engineer – 5‑Axis CNC Specialist

Preston | Up to £55,000 + Exceptional Benefits

Join a growing industry, work with cutting‑edge machinery, and enjoy a role where your expertise truly makes an impact.

Why You’ll Love This Role

As part of a high‑performing engineering team, you’ll be hands‑on with advanced 5‑axis machine tools, tackling technical challenges that keep your skills sharp and your workday varied. Plus, you’ll benefit from a package that genuinely rewards your contribution:

• Matched contributory pension (up to 7%)
• Excellent overtime availability
• Company mobile phone + laptop
• Long‑term job security in a booming sector

The Role

We’re looking for a site‑based Maintenance Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working with precision machinery. You’ll be responsible for keeping high‑value CNC equipment running at peak performance by carrying out:

Key Responsibilities

• Delivering all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks.
• Installing, servicing, and repairing 5‑axis machine tools.
• Fault‑finding and diagnosing issues on CNC milling machines, delivering effective corrective solutions.
• Working autonomously while communicating effectively with the wider team.

This is a role where you’ll own your work, take pride in solving problems, and be trusted to apply your engineering judgement.

About You

We’d love to speak with you if you are:

• A time‑served engineer or hold relevant engineering qualifications.
• Confident and experienced in troubleshooting 5‑axis CNC milling machines independently.
• Skilled in both verbal and written communication.
• Familiar with Siemens 840D CNC control systems.

If you’re driven, technically curious, and want a role where your expertise matters—this is a fantastic opportunity.