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Posted 01 August, 2026

Servicing Engineer - Manchester

Optima UK
Bolton, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Service Engineer\n
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Location: Greater Manchester (Field Based)
Salary: £31K-£35K

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\nAbout the Company\n
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Our client is a leading supplier of CNC machine tools and automation solutions, supporting manufacturers across the UK and Ireland. They work with businesses operating in a wide range of industries, including:

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  • Aerospace
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  • Power Generation
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  • Motorsport
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  • Oil & Gas
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  • Medical
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  • Automotive
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  • Precision Engineering
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With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality CNC machinery alongside exceptional aftersales support, they are looking to expand their field service team with an experienced Service Engineer.

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\nThe Role\n
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As a Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for carrying out planned servicing, preventative maintenance and fault diagnosis on a range of CNC machine tools at customer sites. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established engineering business that invests in its people and offers long-term career development.

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\nKey Responsibilities\n
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  • Carry out scheduled servicing and preventative maintenance on CNC machine tools.
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  • Diagnose faults and carry out repairs where required.
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  • Build and maintain strong relationships with customers, providing a professional service at all times.
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  • Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company health and safety procedures.
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  • Complete service documentation accurately and communicate technical information internally in line with company quality processes.
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\nAbout You\n
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  • Time-served engineer with a recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification.
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  • Based within the Greater Manchester area, with the ability to travel to customer sites across the North of England and occasionally throughout the UK and Ireland.
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  • Strong communication and customer service skills.
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  • Proactive approach to fault finding and problem solving.
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  • Good knowledge of CNC turning and milling machine tools.
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  • Previous experience servicing or maintaining CNC machine tools is desirable.
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  • Experience with Fanuc, Siemens and/or Heidenhain CNC controls is advantageous.
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\nWhat's on Offer\n
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  • Competitive salary.
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  • Company vehicle.
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  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
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  • Life assurance.
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  • Private health insurance.
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  • Employee benefits scheme, including discounts at major retailers and gyms.
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  • Ongoing training and career development within a growing engineering business.
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