CNC Maintenance Engineer

Location: Ely (CB6) • Type: Permanent • Hours: Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 4.30 pm • Salary: Competitive • Job Reference: 36213

We are seeking an experienced CNC Maintenance Engineer to support the reliability, performance and continuous improvement of a multi‑axis CNC machining environment. Working as part of a multidisciplinary maintenance team, you will respond to machine breakdowns, develop preventative maintenance strategies and help maximise equipment efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Provide first‑line maintenance support for CNC machine breakdowns to minimise production downtime
• Plan, implement and maintain Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities across CNC equipment
• Develop and manage preventative maintenance schedules to improve machine reliability
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, vacuum and control system faults
• Perform electrical fault‑finding and basic three‑phase electrical maintenance
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to prevent recurring issues
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using methodologies such as TPM, Kaizen, 5S and PDCA
• Work closely with production teams to promote best machining practices and maximise equipment performance
• Support the procurement, installation and commissioning of new CNC equipment
• Assess maintenance risks and recommend appropriate critical spare parts
• Train and support operators in routine preventative maintenance activities where appropriate
• Collaborate with stakeholders to develop long‑term maintenance and equipment improvement strategies

Requirements

• Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship or hold an equivalent engineering qualification and at least five years’ experience maintaining and servicing CNC machining equipment within a manufacturing environment
• Strong mechanical and electrical maintenance experience on multi‑axis CNC milling machines
• Good knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, vacuum systems, PLC diagnostics and basic PLC programming
• Experience diagnosing electrical faults and carrying out basic three‑phase electrical work
• Familiarity with major CNC control systems such as Fanuc, Haas, Siemens, Heidenhain or similar
• Proven experience implementing preventative maintenance programmes and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM)
• Understanding of maintenance management systems (CMMS) and preventative maintenance planning
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques, including TPM, Kaizen, 5S and PDCA
• Strong problem‑solving and root cause analysis skills
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across engineering and production teams
• High attention to detail and a proactive approach to improving equipment reliability and operational efficiency

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