Mechanically Biased Field Service Engineer - Machine Tools

ZipRecruiter; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading name in CNC machine tools seeks an experienced Mechanically Biased Field Service Engineer. Offering competitive base salary and excellent benefits, this hybrid role includes travel across the UK and Europe, providing a blend of technical work and independence.

Benefits

Strong pension scheme

Private healthcare

Hybrid company vehicle

Door-to-door overtime

Full support from an established service team

Qualifications

• Mechanically biased engineer with machine tool maintenance experience.
• Comfortable with UK and European travel.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Field-based role covering customer sites across the UK and Europe.
• Maintenance and repair of machine tools.

Skills

Machine tool maintenance experience

Fault-finding

Working independently

Education

Apprenticeship in maintenance

Job description

Job Description

Mechanically Biased Field Service Engineer – Machine Tools
£40,000 base + Door-to-Door Overtime (OTE £45K–£47.5K)
Hybrid Company Vehicle + Strong Pension + Private Healthcare
UK & European Travel | Apprentice Trained Candidates Only

We’re working with a leading name in CNC machine tools who are looking to add an experienced Field Service Engineer to their team. This is a field-based role covering customer sites across the UK and Europe, so you must be comfortable with regular travel, overnight stays, and working independently on the road.

The Must-Haves:

• Mechanically biased engineer
• Apprentice trained in maintenance (essential)
• Machine tool maintenance experience – CNC or manual machines
• Comfortable with UK-wide and European travel
• Full UK driving licence

Ideally, you’ll also:

• Already be working in a field-based service role, or have strong exposure to working independently on-site
• Have experience fault-finding, maintaining, and repairing a variety of machine tool types

The Package:

• £40,000 base salary
• Door-to-door overtime taking OTE to £45K–£47.5K
• Hybrid company vehicle
• Expenses
• Private healthcare and strong pension scheme
• Equipment and tools
• Full support from an established service team

If you’re a mechanically biased machine tool engineer looking for a role with freedom, variety, and strong earning potential — this is it. Apply now or get in touch to find out more.

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