Machine Tool Service Engineer in Halifax, Yorkshire

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 and 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.
• Machine tool alignment experience.
• 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 (1.5x weekdays, 1.5x Saturday, 2x Sunday).
• Core working hours - 38 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8.00 to 16.30 - Friday 8.00 to 15.00 with an 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.