Maintenance Engineer (Off the Tools - Training Provided)

Rise Technical; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to transition into a Helpdesk role. This position offers the chance to work hybrid, providing remote support and fault-finding on advanced laser machines. Ideal candidates have an Electrical or Mechanical background in manufacturing, with Level 3 or HNC qualifications. Competitive salary and excellent benefits are provided.

Benefits

Overtime

Training

Excellent company benefits package

Qualifications

• Background in Electrical or Mechanical engineering.
• Experience in Manufacturing or Production environments.
• Willingness to transition off-the-tools into a support role.

Responsibilities

• Provide remote fault-finding and technical support.
• Work closely with field service teams.
• Manage support via phone and email.

Skills

Electrical expertise

Mechanical expertise

Fault-finding

Remote technical support

Education

Level 3 / HNC qualified

Job description

Maintenance Engineer (Off the Tools - Training Provided)

41,000 (OTE 47k- 48k) + Overtime + Training + Excellent Company Benefits Package

Luton, Hybrid Working Available (Commutable from: Milton Keynes, Bedford, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard)

Are you a Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance Engineer from any Manufacturing or Production background, looking to step away from the tools and move into a technical Helpdesk role with a global cutting-edge OEM?

This is an exciting opportunity to transition into an office-based engineering support role, offering a better work/life balance, hybrid working, and full specialist product training. You'll still apply your technical expertise-just in a new environment where no two days are the same.

You'll be joining one of the industry's most respected manufacturers of advanced CNC laser machine tools, supporting high-profile blue-chip clients across the UK. Known for their excellent engineering culture, stability, and clear development pathways, this is a fantastic long-term move for an engineer seeking career growth away hands-on work.

In this role, you'll provide remote technical support and fault-finding on cutting-edge laser machines, including diagnostics across electrical, mechanical and optical systems. You'll work closely with field service teams and provide first-line support via phone and email.

This role suits an Electrically or Mechanically-biased Maintenance Engineer, from any Manufacturing or Production background, looking to come off-the-tools whilst progressing in a specialist industry.

The Role:

• Transition off the tools into a Helpdesk Engineer position
• Provide remote fault-finding and technical support (product training provided)
• Office-based (hybrid working available), Mon-Fri, 39-hour week with overtime available

The Person:

• Electrically or Mechanically-biased Maintenance Engineer
• Manufacturing or Production background. Level 3 / HNC qualified
• Wanting to come off-the-tools whilst progressing in a specialist industry

Please click "Apply Now" or contact Ben Dunsford at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)