CNC Maintenance Engineer

CNC Maintenance Engineer

Denham | £40,000–£43,000 | Permanent | Days

We're supporting a globally recognised aerospace manufacturer in Denham with the appointment of a CNC Maintenance Engineer. The role focuses on planned preventative maintenance and first‑line breakdown support across a range of CNC machine tools used to produce safety‑critical components for military aviation.

Key responsibilities

Conduct planned preventative maintenance on 4‑ and 5‑axis CNC machining centres and CNC turning machines

Carry out routine servicing, inspections, and scheduled maintenance tasks

Provide basic fault‑finding and initial breakdown response

Deliver electrical and mechanical maintenance across the production facility

Use hand tools, diagnostic equipment, and electrical testers

Maintain machinery to high standards to reduce downtime

Work in line with Health & Safety regulations and ensure equipment compliance

Required experience

Background in maintaining CNC machine tools (machining centres and/or lathes)

Electrical qualifications including IEE 18th Edition (17th Edition considered if willing to upgrade)

Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving ability

Confident using hand tools and electrical testing equipment

GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent)

Good manual dexterity

What’s on offer

£40,000–£43,000 per annum

Static, site‑based role with no travel or on‑call

Days: 08:00–17:00 Mon–Thu / 08:00–12:00 Fri

Comprehensive benefits package

Clear progression routes

Long‑term stability with more than a decade of secured contracts

This is a permanent opportunity to join a respected aerospace manufacturer, maintaining precision CNC equipment that underpins the production of safety‑critical components.

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