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PDI (Pre-Delivery Inspection) Engineer

Location: Coventry

Salary: £40,000 – £45,000

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Monday – Thursday, 8:30am–5:00pm; Friday, 8:30am–3:00pm

An established and respected name in the CNC machine tool sector is seeking a skilled PDI Engineer to join their workshop-based team in Coventry. This role would suit an experienced Field Service Engineer who no longer wants to travel, but still wants to work hands-on with high-spec CNC machinery.

The Role

Working within a modern technology centre, you’ll be part of a team responsible for pre-delivery inspection, installation and integration work across a range of CNC machine tools. This includes mechanical and electrical interfacing for rotary tables, automation systems, and other equipment.

Key Responsibilities:

Carrying out pre-delivery inspections to agreed specifications

Installation and mechanical/electrical interfacing of machines on-site

Preparing machines for automation and 4th/5th axis integration

Creating SOPs and contributing to internal knowledge bases

Supporting colleagues both onsite and remotely via phone/email

Collaborating across departments to resolve technical issues and ensure quality

Keeping the workshop and machines clean and organised post-inspection

Essential Experience & Skills:

HNC in Engineering and/or completed a Modern Apprenticeship (or equivalent experience)

Strong knowledge of CNC machine tools

Able to read and interpret mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics

Experience fault-finding across mechanical, electrical, and control systems

Familiar with Fanuc, Siemens or Heidenhain controls

Confident using standard IT systems (PC, email, mobile)

Lives within a commutable distance of Coventry

Desirable Experience:

Working knowledge of all three major CNC control systems (Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhain)

PLC integration and modification experience

Broader system integration knowledge

What’s on Offer:

In addition to a salary of £40,000–£45,000, the package includes 25 days’ holiday plus Bank Holidays, life assurance, private healthcare, and access to an employee benefits platform offering discounts and other perks.

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