CNC Maintenance Engineer
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
£42,000 - £52,000/annum
Posted 1 day ago
About the role
CNC Maintenance Engineer
Cambridge | Monday-Friday Days | Competitive Salary + Benefits
A precision engineering manufacturer in Cambridge is looking to recruit an experienced CNC Maintenance Engineer to support a highly automated machining environment.
This position would suit a maintenance professional who enjoys fault finding, improving machine reliability and working closely with production teams to maximise equipment performance.
You'll be responsible for maintaining a range of advanced CNC machining centres, identifying recurring issues, implementing long-term engineering solutions and helping to improve overall equipment effectiveness across the facility.
The Role
Working as part of an established engineering team, you will:
* Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults on CNC machinery.
* Carry out planned, preventative and predictive maintenance activities.
* Reduce downtime through effective root cause analysis and corrective actions.
* Support machine installations, upgrades and commissioning projects.
* Work closely with manufacturing teams to improve equipment performance and reliability.
* Manage maintenance documentation and ensure compliance with engineering standards.
* Identify opportunities to improve asset life, machine utilisation and operational efficiency.
* Coordinate with external service providers where specialist support is required.
* Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the production environment.
* Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures.
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience maintaining CNC machine tools within a manufacturing environment.
* Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding capabilities.
* Knowledge of servo systems, PLC-controlled equipment, hydraulics and pneumatics.
* Experience working with multi-axis machining centres.
* Familiarity with Fanuc, Haas or similar CNC control platforms.
* Ability to read engineering drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
* Experience using CMMS or maintenance management systems.
* A structured approach to problem solving and equipment reliability.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively with production and engineering teams.
Qualifications
* Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification.
* HNC/HND or further technical qualifications would be advantageous.
* Relevant electrical qualifications desirable.
Why Apply?
* Modern precision manufacturing environment.
* Significant investment in machinery and engineering capability.
* Opportunity to influence reliability and maintenance strategy.
* Career progression into senior engineering, reliability or maintenance leadership positions.
* Stable day-shift pattern with a strong focus on engineering excellence.
If you are an experienced CNC Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge within a technically advanced manufacturing environment, we'd be interested in hearing from you
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