ISQ Recruitment Ltd
CNC Maintenance Engineer

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CNC Maintenance Engineer / CNC Setter Operator
Sector: Manufacturing
Location: Ely, Cambridgeshire
Employment Type: Permanent
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8am to 4.30pm
Are you a CNC Setter, Operator or Programmer who enjoys fault finding and fixing machines?
Or are you already working as a CNC Maintenance Engineer and looking for a Monday to Friday days role?
iSQ Recruitment is recruiting for a CNC Maintenance Engineer to join an established manufacturing business in Ely.
This is a great opportunity for someone with CNC machining experience who understands how CNC machines work and wants to move into a dedicated engineering and maintenance role. You do not necessarily need to have previously held the job title of Maintenance Engineer.
What You'll Be Doing
- Fault finding and repairing CNC machining centres
- Responding to machine breakdowns and getting equipment back into production
- Carrying out planned preventative maintenance
- Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults
- Working with hydraulic, pneumatic and CNC control systems
- Identifying recurring faults and helping improve machine reliability
- Working closely with production to maximise machine uptime
- Supporting continuous improvement and TPM activities
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What we're looking for
We are interested in hearing from people with experience as a:
- CNC Maintenance Engineer
- CNC Service Engineer
- CNC Setter / Operator / Programmer
You should have a good understanding of CNC machine tools and be comfortable identifying and resolving mechanical or electrical issues.
Experience with CNC controls or machinery from manufacturers such as Haas, Doosan, Hartford, Mazak, Matsuura or Star would be beneficial.
An engineering qualification or apprenticeship would be useful, but practical CNC machining experience and a strong mechanical mindset are equally important.
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- Monday to Friday days, 8:00am to 4:30pm
- 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Private healthcare
- Income protection scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Ongoing technical training and development
- Career progression opportunities
- Modern manufacturing facility with advanced CNC machinery
This role would suit an experienced CNC Maintenance Engineer, but it is also an excellent opportunity for a CNC Setter, Operator or Programmer who wants to move away from production machining and develop a career in maintenance and engineering.
Please note: Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK. Unfortunately, visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
To apply, please click apply or send your CV to jobs@isqrecruitment.co.uk. For more information, please contact ISQ Recruitment on 01603 369 500.
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