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Cnc Service Engineer

Job Posted: 24 days ago

Salary: £ 30,000 - 45,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Expire in: 4 days

Job Description

CNC Mechanical Engineer

Location: Normanton (In-house/Workshop-based)

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced CNC Mechanical Engineer to join our in-house team, responsible for the mechanical repair, maintenance, and fault-finding of CNC machine tools, as well as the mechanical build and installation of bespoke automation systems within our workshop. This is a hands-on role, ideal for someone with strong diagnostic skills who enjoys stripping down, repairing, and rebuilding machinery, as well as assembling custom-engineered systems from engineering drawings.

Key Responsibilities

  * Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on CNC machine tools, including spindles, ball screws, slideways, gearboxes, and drive systems

  * Strip down, rebuild, and recondition CNC machines and mechanical assemblies

  * Carry out mechanical installation and build of bespoke automation systems from engineering drawings and specifications

  * Level and align machines and mechanical assemblies to manufacturer/design tolerances using precision measuring equipment

  * Fit and repair hydraulic, pneumatic, coolant, and lubrication systems

  * Install conveyors, actuators, linear guides, gearboxes, and other mechanical automation components

  * Rig and move machinery safely within the workshop using cranes, forklifts, skates, and rollers

  * Read and interpret mechanical drawings, GA drawings, and technical/service manuals

  * Liaise with the controls/electrical team to coordinate repairs and hand over completed builds ready for integration and commissioning

  * Complete service reports, build documentation, and quality records accurately

  * Maintain a clean, organised, and safe workshop environment

  * Work safely in line with health & safety regulations, including lifting operations (LOLER) and manual handling

Essential Skills & Experience

  * Proven experience as a CNC Mechanical Engineer, CNC Fitter, or Mechanical Service Engineer, with hands-on experience repairing CNC machine tools

  * Strong mechanical fault-finding, diagnostic, and repair skills

  * Experience with spindle repairs, ball screw replacement, and general CNC mechanical overhaul

  * Ability to read and interpret mechanical/engineering drawings and service manuals

  * Comfortable working with hydraulics, pneumatics, and lubrication systems

  * Understanding of rigging, lifting, and safe manual handling practices

  * Good communication skills, with the ability to work closely with the controls/electrical team

Desirable Skills & Experience

  * Recognised apprenticeship or qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline

  * Experience with specific CNC machine tool brands (e.g. Mazak, Haas, DMG Mori, Doosan)

  * Experience building or maintaining bespoke automation systems or special-purpose machinery

  * Overhead crane / slinger-signaller / forklift qualifications

  * Basic electrical/controls awareness

What We Offer

  * Ongoing training and career development

  * Stable, in-house workshop-based role

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