Maintenance Engineer

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Maintenance Engineer – 5‑Axis CNC Specialist

Preston | Up to £55,000 + Exceptional Benefits


Join a growing industry, work with cutting‑edge machinery, and enjoy a role where your expertise truly makes an impact.



Why You’ll Love This Role


As part of a high‑performing engineering team, you’ll be hands‑on with advanced 5‑axis machine tools, tackling technical challenges that keep your skills sharp and your workday varied. Plus, you’ll benefit from a package that genuinely rewards your contribution:

✅ Annual company bonus

✅ Matched contributory pension (up to 7%)

✅ Excellent overtime availability

✅ 27 days holiday + bank holidays

✅ Company mobile phone + laptop

✅ Life assurance

✅ Long‑term job security in a booming sector



The Role


We’re looking for a site‑based Maintenance Engineer who enjoys solving complex problems and working with precision machinery. You’ll be responsible for keeping high‑value CNC equipment running at peak performance by carrying out:



Key Responsibilities


  • Delivering all planned preventative maintenance (PPM) tasks.
  • Installing, servicing, and repairing 5‑axis machine tools.
  • Fault‑finding and diagnosing issues on CNC milling machines, delivering effective corrective solutions.
  • Interrogating PLC programs using Siemens S7.
  • Working autonomously while communicating effectively with the wider team.



This is a role where you’ll own your work, take pride in solving problems, and be trusted to apply your engineering judgement.



About You


We’d love to speak with you if you are:


  • A time‑served engineer or hold relevant engineering qualifications.
  • Confident and experienced in troubleshooting 5‑axis CNC milling machines independently.
  • Skilled in both verbal and written communication.
  • Familiar with Siemens 840D CNC control systems.



If you’re driven, technically curious, and want a role where your expertise matters—this is a fantastic opportunity.

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Location:
Preston
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Manufacturing

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