Field Service Engineer - Machine Tools

Field Service Engineer - Machine Tool OEM

Location: Field-based - Predominantly South of England, but UK-wide travel required

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Overtime + Benefits

Are you an apprentice-trained engineer looking for a dynamic field-based role with a world-leading machine tool OEM? This position offers the opportunity to work with cutting-edge CNC machinery across multiple client sites, providing vital support to manufacturers nationwide.

The Role

As a Field Service Engineer, you'll travel to customer sites across the UK, with a focus on the South of England, ensuring high-performance operation of advanced CNC machine tools. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Reactive & Preventative Maintenance: Diagnosing and fixing breakdowns to minimise downtime.
2. Machine Installations & Commissioning: Ensuring new equipment is set up and running optimally.
3. Servicing & Repairs: Performing routine maintenance and troubleshooting complex issues.
4. Customer Training & Support: Advising engineers on best practices and machine operation.
5. OEM Training & Development: Receive world-class training, including visits to overseas sites.

What's in it for you?

1. Exciting Variety: Work with different clients, industries, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
2. Career Growth: Be part of a globally recognised OEM, with access to industry-leading training.
3. Overtime Pay: Paid after 40 hours per week at 1.5x weekdays, 1.8x Saturdays, and 2x Sundays.
4. Travel & Expenses Covered: All work-related travel and accommodation provided, along with a company vehicle.

What You Need

1. Apprentice-trained in an engineering discipline - Mechanical, electrical, or similar.
2. Hands-on maintenance experience - Machine tool or CNC knowledge beneficial but not essential.
3. Openness to learn - Willingness to develop new skills and adapt to new technology.
4. Comfortable with extensive travel & nights away - This role involves regular overnight stays.
5. Full UK driving licence - Essential for nationwide travel.

This is an exciting opportunity to see the country, work with leading manufacturers, and develop your skills with a top-tier OEM.

Apply now to take your career on the road with a global industry leader.

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