Maintenance Engineer
16 hours ago
Blackburn
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.