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CNC Maintenance Technician

Newcastle upon Tyne
1 month ago
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CNC Maintenance Technician – £35K–£40K + Company Car + Benefits

Location: North East (Newcastle / Durham / Sunderland area)

A leading CNC machine tool distributor is looking for a field-based CNC Maintenance Technician to support customers across the North East. The company supplies high-quality CNC lathes and machining centres to manufacturers in aerospace, automotive, medical, power generation, oil & gas, motorsport, and precision engineering.

The Role:

Carry out planned maintenance on CNC machine tools

Diagnose and repair faults at customer sites

Build and maintain strong working relationships with customers

Adhere to internal health & safety and quality procedures

Work closely with internal teams to maintain service standards

What We’re Looking For:

Time-served engineer with a recognised apprenticeship

Strong communicator with a proactive, hands-on approach

Solid understanding of CNC milling and turning processes

Experience with Fanuc, Siemens, or Heidenhain controls (preferred)

Maintenance or service experience (advantageous)

What’s on Offer:

£35,000 – £40,000 basic salary

Company car

25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays)

Life assurance

Private healthcare (Vitality)

Discounts on gyms and major retailers

If you’re technically skilled, customer-focused, and looking to grow within a leading CNC service organisation, this role could be a great fit.

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