CNC Maintenance Engineer

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