Mechanically Biased Field Service Engineer - Machine Tools

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

Job summary

A leading name in CNC machine tools is seeking an experienced Mechanically Biased Field Service Engineer for a field-based role across the UK and Europe. This position offers a base salary of £40,000, with the opportunity to increase earnings through door-to-door overtime. The role demands a mechanically biased engineer, apprentice trained in maintenance, with experience in machine tool servicing. Excellent benefits include a hybrid company vehicle, private healthcare, and strong pension options.

Benefits

Hybrid company vehicle

Private healthcare

Strong pension scheme

Full support from an established service team

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC or manual machine tool maintenance.
• Comfortable with UK-wide and European travel.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Cover customer sites across the UK and Europe.
• Work independently and maintain machine tools.
• Provide field-based service support.

Skills

Mechanical bias

Machine tool maintenance

Fault finding

Education

Apprentice trained

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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