Machine Tool Engineer

Machine Tool Engineer
Brighouse, West Yorkshire Circa £50,000 + Overtime Full-time, Permanent

We’re looking for an experienced Machine Tool Engineer to join our client's team. You’ll be responsible for supporting existing machines in the field, diagnosing and correcting electrical/PLC software issues, and assisting with retrofits and upgrades.

While primarily based in Brighouse, you’ll also travel to customer sites across the UK (with occasional overnight stays) to provide hands-on support, commissioning, and project work.

• Salary:
  Circa £50,000 + overtime

• Hours:
  
  38.5 per week (early finish on a Friday)

• Holidays: 25 days + bank holidays

• Contributory pension scheme

• Career development opportunities

• Time-served / recognised engineering apprenticeship (NVQ/HNC/HND or higher)

• Skilled in fault diagnosis of electrical and PLC software issues on CNC and manual machine tools

• Confident with Heidenhain (esp. 620/640), Siemens & Fanuc PLC logic – interrogation, modification, and programming

• Capable of reading hydraulic/electrical schematics and carrying out practical hands-on work

• Able to work independently or as part of a small team

• Organised, customer-focused, and willing to travel/stay away as required

• Holds a valid UK driving licence & passport