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Field Service Engineer Increase your chances of reaching the interview stage by reading the complete job description and applying promptly. If you enjoy life on the road, working across multiple territories, and spending significant time away from home, this Field Service Engineer role is built for you. This is a Field Service Engineer opportunity for engineers who thrive on travel, autonomy, and technically demanding work across Southern Ireland, Northern Ireland, the North of England, and Scotland. As a Field Service Engineer, you will spend a large proportion of your time travelling across Southern Ireland (circa 50%), the North of England and Scotland (circa 30%), and Northern Ireland (circa 20%), supporting customers with the installation, servicing, and repair of high-precision CNC and metal-cutting machinery. This is not a local patch role and will involve regular overnight stays and extended periods away from home. You will be responsible for delivering high-quality technical service rather than high-volume callouts, acting as the technical face of the business in the field. The role offers structured manufacturer training, exposure to advanced machinery, and optional international travel for further development. Job Responsibilities • Install high-precision CNC and metal-cutting machinery across Southern Ireland, Northern Ireland, the North of England, and Scotland, • Carry out planned and reactive service work on mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems, • Diagnose faults and complete on-site repairs in line with manufacturer specifications, • Commission new machinery and complete full customer handovers, • Order replacement parts and manage repairs using technical documentation, • Provide operator and basic maintenance training following installations, • Maintain accurate service reports, job records, and machine histories, • Plan and manage your own workload while travelling extensively between sites, • Liaise with the Service Manager on job progress, parts availability, and technical issues, • Attend technical and product training courses as required, • Previous experience working as a Field Service Engineer on high-precision machinery, • Strong background in CNC lathes, metal-cutting machinery, or similar equipment, • Proven mechanical and electrical fault-finding capability, • Experience working with PLC systems and ladder logic, • Confident reading and interpreting schematics and technical drawings, • Comfortable with extensive travel and regular overnight stays, • Salary up to £35,000, • OTE £48,000+ with bonus potential, • Monday to Friday working pattern, • Extensive travel across Southern Ireland, Northern Ireland, North of England, and Scotland, • Company car provided (BMW 330e or similar), • Annual company performance bonus, • Monthly bonus linked to machinery sales, • Pension contribution matched up to 6%

MultiSkilled Engineer Line Manager: Engineering Team Leader Location: Grantham We are currently recruiting a Multiskilled Engineer to provide technical support in the correction, prevention and elimination of technical problems for the site. To work with production during factory start up. Responsibilities: • Responsible that the company Health, Safety, Environment and Hygiene policies are adhered to., • Responsible for managing and closing out all equipment failures, work orders and PPM jobs., • Responsible for data entry on to Holistech for all parts used & jobs raised & completed., • Responsible for housekeeping of all workshop areas and ensuring that the department is audit ready at all times., • Responsible for your own engineering hand back procedures., • Ensure all work is carried out to specification and that food safety standards are met., • Ensure that targets are met using the appropriate technical support in the correction, prevention and elimination of problems., • Demonstrate a clear teamwork ethos with the Engineering department and across other departments., • Excellent timekeeping, attendance and adherence to company procedures., • Chooses the most appropriate method and tools for communication., • Respond promptly and effectively to ensure quick resolution to any issues to minimize any downtime, quality and efficiency problems., • Participate constructively as a member of the department, keeping everyone informed and proactively share your knowledge and expertise within the team., • Understand and contribute using a range of risk assessment techniques in order to ensure safety of plant, equipment and people., • Support a culture that enhances behavioural awareness of quality, safety and the environment., • Demonstrate good behavioural and safety principles in all activities., • Continually strive to reduce costs whilst ensuring production downtime is kept to a minimum., • A recognised qualification for mechanical and electrical engineering, • Technical Hands-On Engineering Experience, preferably through recognised time-served apprenticeship within food manufacturing, • Technical qualifications and competence in mechanical/electrical, • BTEC Engineering certificate/equivalent qualification, • Broad Knowledge of Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Mechanical, Electrical & PLC/Inverter Assets, • Skills and capability to logically diagnose and fault find on a variety of equipment/situations., • Strong experience in ensuring safe working and safe systems of work is utilised and followed., • Experience of risk assessing maintenance activity and controlling safe working practices, • Experience of working on high hazard equipment & competent in undertaking safe isolation, • Strong evidence of good interpersonal, communications and customer engagement skills, • Specific experience of clarifying priorities to customers in a busy environment, • Proven ability to get the best from a diverse team through a calm and clear approach., • Specific experience of Total Productive Maintenance or ‘Operator-Led' Asset Care, • Knowledge of Statutory Compliance obligations – particularly high-risk utilities topics, • Knowledge and use of Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, • Ability to interrogate and program PLCs., • Experience of working with OEM suppliers to drive improve machine performance /reduce costs., • Knowledge of H.A.C.C.P. System, • Proven track record of mentoring within an engineering team. JBRP1_UKTJ

Are you a CNC Operator, Setter, Programmer or similar looking for the excellent opportunity to receive further training into programming software's such as FANCUC and CAD / CAM whilst also maintaining a great work-life balance in this Monday-Friday role, working within a close-knit team of experts w

CNC Setter / Operator Haas CNC Mills & Lathes (Fanuc Controls) Salary: £28,000–£32,000 per year + bonus Are you passionate about precision engineering and problem-solving? Do you enjoy working on varied, low-volume projects rather than repetitive production runs? A KAP Technical

CNC Turner (Setter / Operator) £36,000 - £39,000 + Training + Progression + Overtime + Commutable from Cumbernauld, Kilsyth, Lennoxtown, Glasgow, Croy, Denny, Falkirk, Kirkintilloch. Are you a CNC Setter/Operator looking for a permanent role, working Monday - Friday, with overtime available and an

Operator to work on an Anaerobic Digestion plant based in Inverness. As the Operator, you will be responsible for:.

Operator to work on an Anaerobic Digestion plant based near Great Somerfield, Wiltshire.

The Plant Operator role will be paying a great salary with overtime potential and we're open to speaking.

CNC Operator/Programmer Location: Peterlee (SR Postcode) Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (DOE) Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00-16:30 / Friday 8:00-15:00 Overtime: We are currently working with a well-established manufacturing business that is looking to add an experienced CNC Operator / Machinist to the

Plant Operator Anaerobic Digestion£30,000Halesworth, SuffolkMC Technical Recruitment is currently looking to recruit a Site Operator to work 7:30am to 4:30pm, Monday to Friday on an Anaerobic Digestion plant treating waste to produce power. As a Site Operator, you will be.

Machine Operator / Process Operator Monday - Friday 10am-6pm Competitive + OT Temp to Perm Hatfield / Welwyn Garden Citygap technical are proud to be representing this global manufacturing business in their search for a Metal Assembly worker to work at their facility based near Hatfield / Welwyn Gar

Utilities Operator opportunity based at a large manufacturing site near Maidstone, Kent. The Utilities Operator will oversee and monitor all utilities equipment and/or systems, ensuring full compliance with Health, Safety and Environmental guidelines and.

Astute's Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company in the UK and are recruiting for a Support Operator to join the Operations Team of a large Energy from Waste plant.

The tech operator is required to manage the delivery of film/tv content on a tight turnaround for an international audience. Producing output in line with specific film and tv technical standard. Experience of working with digital video formats, technical specifications, and encoding/transcoding.

Please send your CV to Zabina @ Quest Technical Ltd for immediate consideration. Ability to read technical drawings.

A global engineering and professional services company is seeking a Lead Technical Control Facility Operator to support a government contract in a unique location.

Candidates should have prior experience as Machine Operators or Production Technicians and a strong desire to develop their skills through technical training. A leading manufacturing firm in Bedford is seeking a Machine Operator to transition into a Maintenance Engineering role with full training pr

A recruitment agency is seeking reliable machine operators, technical operators, packing operatives, and warehouse operatives in Greater Lincolnshire.

A renowned engineering recruitment firm is seeking an experienced CNC Machinist in Bedford.This role involves setting, operating, and programming CNC machinery to produce high precision equipment.Ideal candidates will have a strong CNC turning background and be commutable to Bedford.The position off

Get notified about new Technical Operator jobs in Fleet, England, United Kingdom. Working on a scheduled 24/7/365 rota system as a member of the Technical Response Team providing technical support for our customer and their contractors. Checkit’s Technical Response Team support one of our key acco

Machine Operator (Training into Maintenance). Machine Operator/Production Technician. Wants to develop skillset through technical training.

Computer Numerical Control Machine Operator. VHR Global Technical Recruitment provided pay range. Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.

A specialist precision engineering company in the UK is seeking a CNC Milling Operator to join their team.

Multi-Skilled Technical Operator, Contract. We’re looking for a Freelance Multi-Skilled Technical Operator to join our TV Studio Operations team in London. As a Multi-skilled Studio Operator, you will be part of a busy team in an exciting, fast-paced live news environment and your responsibilities

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do.We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score — reflecting how much our people love working here.Join us to make a positive impact on the environ

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking an Technical Control Facility Operator (TCF Operator) to support a government contract based on the island of Diego Garcia. The Tec

CNC Milling Operator/Machinist (DAYS).

This role would suit candidates who have worked as a Machine Operator, Machine Setter, Technical Operator, Multi-skilled Operator, Line Leader, Area Controller, Section Leader, Zone Controller, Extrusion Operator, Printer, QC, QA, Warehouse Operator, Packing Operative. We’re hiring Machine Operato

The role requires the ability to read technical drawings and understand programming codes, with experience in Mazatrol or Fanuc being essential.

Join a unique apprenticeship that is part of a record £179m investment at our Taw Valley site in Devon.We are currently going through an exciting expansion for a new production line which will make mozzarella cheese.This two year apprenticeship offers three distinct pathways: Liquid processing, Moz

Press Brake Setter Operator (Days Based). If you are interested in this role, please click apply for the attention of Harry Heal @ Rise Technical Recruitment.

Amentum, a global leader in advanced engineering, technical, and professional services serving the US government, allies and critical infrastructure sectors, is seeking a Lead Technical Control Facility Operator (Lead TCF Operator) to support a government contract based on the island of Diego Garcia

To support our rapid growth in the UK we are looking for a Technical Production Operator to operate our water bottling machines at the brand-new site in Surrey Quays, London. Minimum of two years of experience in a production or machine operator role.

An opportunity has arisen within the technical department of a multinational engineering company for an experienced warehouse operator.

Join a unique apprenticeship that is part of a record £179m investment at our Taw Valley site in Devon.We are currently going through an exciting expansion for a new production line which will make mozzarella cheese.This two year apprenticeship offers three distinct pathways: Liquid processing, Moz

Astute's Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company in the UK and are recruiting for a Support Operator to join the Operations Team of a large Energy from Waste plant.

Job DescriptionCNC Operator/Programmer Location: Peterlee (SR Postcode) Salary: £30,000 - £40,000 (DOE) Hours: Monday - Thursday 8:00-16:30 / Friday 8:00-15:00 Overtime:We are currently working with a well-established manufacturing business that is looking to add an experienced CNC Operator / Mach

Pastoral Support Worker – Wirral | Full-Time Role Supporting Pupil Wellbeing.Are you passionate about helping young people feel safe, heard and understood in school? TalentBoard is looking for a dedicated Pastoral Support Worker to support pupils across a selection of local Wirral schools.This ful

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