Senior Machine Tool Engineer Lead — Flexible Hours & 270 Leave

AWE; Reading; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the Reading area seeks an experienced Machine Tool Engineer to lead procurement and development services for bespoke machine tools. Your role includes ensuring compliance with engineering standards, producing technical specifications, and providing mentorship to other engineers. You will benefit from extensive annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and professional development opportunities. The position requires a focus on high hazard environments and relevant training will be provided.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Flexible working arrangements

Professional career development funding

Employee Assistance Programme

Generous pension contributions

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special leave policy for volunteering

Qualifications

• Proven competence with machine tool installations and mechanical assemblies.
• A solid understanding of machine tool maintenance and service delivery.
• Relevant experience of machine functionality and safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead procurement and development for complex machine tools.
• Accountable for Machine Tool Specifications and Safe Systems of Work.
• Undertake safety and functional testing of machine tools.
• Provide supervision for service engineers and perform commissioning activities.
• Offer technical support to machine tool staff and suppliers.

Skills

Diagnostics and rectification of machine tool control and servo system faults

Clear and concise communication skills

Computer literate

Ability to mentor others

Experience with machine tool installations

Understanding of machine tool maintenance

Fault-finding on various systems

Knowledge of PLC programming

Education

Minimum ONC / HNC or equivalent experience in engineering

Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent training

Job description

A leading engineering firm in the Reading area seeks an experienced Machine Tool Engineer to lead procurement and development services for bespoke machine tools. Your role includes ensuring compliance with engineering standards, producing technical specifications, and providing mentorship to other engineers. You will benefit from extensive annual leave, flexible working arrangements, and professional development opportunities. The position requires a focus on high hazard environments and relevant training will be provided.