Field Service Engineer - Mechanical

Job Description

We're seeking an experienced Mechanical Field Service Engineer to install, maintain and support large CNC and manual milling machinery across the UK. This is a hands-on role requiring someone who can hit the ground running with minimal training and travel regularly, including occasional overseas work.

Client Details

Our client is a long-established, highly specialised machine tool manufacturer with a heritage spanning more than a century, now focused on service and spares for customers across the UK and abroad. With strong backing, continued investment and a growing workload, they offer stability, development and the opportunity to work on some of the industry's most respected machines.

Description

Key Responsibilities

• Install, maintain and fault-find on large CNC and manual milling machinery.
• Deliver reactive and preventative maintenance across customer sites nationwide.
• Access machinery safely, including working at height and entering machine pits.
• Support engineering best practice, ensuring compliance with all Health & Safety requirements.
• Identify potential service opportunities while on site and represent the business professionally.
• Travel across the UK (from South Wales to the Scottish border) and occasionally overseas for 2-3 week periods.
• Work both independently and as part of a small engineering team.

Profile

The Successful Candidate

• Experienced working on large machine tools, including CNC and manual milling machinery.
• Strong mechanical fitting and diagnostic skills, with ability to interpret mechanical, hydraulic and electrical schematics.
• Competent in gearbox assembly, bevel gear meshing and machine tool alignment.
• Holds a recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification (preferred).
• Comfortable travelling, staying away from home and working across varied customer environments.
• Strong communicator with excellent organisation, problem-solving skills and a positive, can-do attitude.
• Full UK driving licence (clean preferred).
• Computer literate (Microsoft Office).

Job Offer

What's on Offer

• £46,000 basic salary plus overtime: 1? weekdays, 1½ Saturdays, 2× Sundays.
• 38.5-hour working week, early finish on Fridays.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Contributory pension.
• Life insurance.
• Company car.
• Corporate workwear provided.
• Genuine progression and career development opportunities.