Machine Tool Service Engineer

<p style="margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Role:</strong> Machine Tool Service Engineer</p> <p style="margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Location:</strong> Manchester/Field Based</p> <p style="margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Salary:</strong> Up to £50,000 depending on experience</p> <p style="margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"> <p style="margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Our client is seeking a skilled and motivated Machine Tool Service Engineer to support the installation, maintenance, and repair of CNC and conventional machine tools across our customer base. This is a field-based role requiring a proactive individual who can work independently while delivering a high standard of technical support and customer service. The successful candidate will play a key role in minimising downtime, ensuring equipment performance, and maintaining strong client relationships.</p> <p style="margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"> <p style="margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Responsibilities include:</strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0px"> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Install, commission, and test new machine tools at customer sites</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical, electrical, and control system repairs</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Perform routine servicing and preventative maintenance</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Provide technical support and guidance to customers on machine operation</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Complete detailed service reports and maintain accurate documentation</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Work closely with internal teams to ensure efficient service delivery</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Always adhere to health and safety standards</li> </ul> <p style="margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"> <p style="margin: 0cm;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif"><strong>Skills &amp; Experience:</strong></p> <ul style="margin-bottom: 0cm;margin-top: 0px"> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Strong fault-finding ability across mechanical and electrical systems</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Knowledge of CNC control systems (e.g., Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain)</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Good communication and customer-facing skills</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Self-motivated with the ability to work independently</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Strong organisational and problem-solving skills</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Proven experience servicing CNC or conventional machine tools</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Previous field service experience is highly desirable</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Experience with PLC systems or programming is advantageous</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Full UK driving licence required</li> <li style="margin: 0cm 0cm 0cm 0px;font-size: 12pt;font-family: Aptos, sans-serif">Willingness to travel and stay overnight when necessary</li> </ul> <p>WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing &amp; technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.</p> <p>WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.</p> <p><img src="https://counter.adcourier.com/S2V2aW4uNjY5MTIuMTMwMzFAd2hpdGVyZWNydWl0bWVudC5hcGxpdHJhay5jb20.gif"></p>