Our client, a prestigious engineering firm with over a century of industry expertise, is seeking a dedicated Machine Tool Field Service Engineer. This role offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits.

About you

* You will be experienced with working on large machinery both installing and maintaining CNC and Manual equipment.

* You must be able to climb onto machines by steps and ladders to access the areas being worked on as well as down into machine pits.

* You must be comfortable to work within a variety of customer premises, from small subcontract engineering machine shops to large Blue Chip national and international engineering companies.

* You should have good organisational and strong interpersonal skills plus formal technical qualifications and should be able to demonstrate your experience within this field.

* Your time management should be good with a desire to put the customer first but also to have a good work - life balance.

* You must be comfortable both working on your own at a customer site and working as part of a small team including socialising with them in the event of stopping away from home.

* You should be prepared to stop away from home for a number of nights as the job requires ( occasional weekend working may be required )

* A desire to learn and grow with the company

The Role

* The role is based at our premises in Brighouse West Yorkshire ( HD6 ), however, your working location can be flexible throughout the UK

* There may occasionally be a requirement to travel abroad for periods of 2 to 3 weeks ( America and France mainly )

* As you are the face of the Company, you must present a confident 'can do' attitude.

* You will be expected to comply with all Health and Safety regulations of the company.

* To support the Company in securing more potential business, by identifying and submitting engineer leads for new service contracts or opportunities for additional spares or service work.

* Drive the implementation of engineering best practice procedures and maximise both effectiveness and efficiency within the job.

* To handle any challenging situations with customers in a professional and courteous manner at all times.

Skills/qualifications

* Recognised Engineering apprenticeship. (Preferred)

* Proof of competency to carry out the role.

* Essential you will have a valid UK driving license - ( Clean Preferred )

* Experience in dealing with both Manual and Computer Numerically Controlled Milling Machinery.

* Mechanical fitting and fault diagnosis on Machine tools.

* Experience in machining head / Gearbox assembly and correct setting of Bevel gear meshing - This is an important and key part of the Role.

* Machine tool alignment experience. - This is an important and key part of the Role.

* The ability to work independently or as part of a team.

* Excellent attention to detail and enjoy problem solving.

* The ability to read and understand mechanical assembly drawing, Hydraulic schematic drawings and electrical schematics.

* A basic knowledge of Electrical and Hydraulic work together with an aptitude for practical work.

* NVQ or Higher in an Engineering subject (Preferred).

* Good computing skills ( Microsoft Office )

* Electrical fault finding experience ( Desirable )

* Skills training will be provided as necessary to comply with Health and Safety requirements

We offer:-

Competitive salary £ 46k basic plus overtime ( 1 ⅓ x weekdays, 1 ½ x Saturday, 2 x Sunday )

Core working hours - 38 ½ hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8.00 to 16.30 - Friday 8.00 to 15.00 ( ½ hour lunch break )

Holidays 25 days + bank holidays

Pension - Contributory Pension

Contribution levels

Company 4%

Employee Min 4%

Life insurance

Company car (Currently a Skoda Superb Diesel estate)

Opportunity for progression and career development