Applications Engineer - CNC Machinery (UK & Ireland)
Location: Flexible - ideally outside the South East
Salary: Up to £40,000 basic, £55,000-£60,000 OTE
Benefits: Company car (plug-in hybrid Audi/Mercedes), 6% pension, life assurance (3× salary), 24 days holiday + bank holidays
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm (no weekends)
🔧 The Role
We're looking for a skilled Applications Engineer to join our dynamic UK team, supporting customers across the UK and Ireland.
You'll work directly with end users and sales engineers to deliver outstanding technical support, machining expertise, and hands-on training on CNC fixed and sliding head machinery.
🚗 Key Responsibilities
Travel to customer sites throughout the UK & Ireland to provide machine set-up, prove-out, cutting trials, and operator training.
Support new machine installations at customer premises and company showrooms, ensuring all equipment meets factory specifications.
Develop and prove machining methods and programs to solve customers' manufacturing challenges in collaboration with sales engineers.
Deliver live machine demonstrations for dealers and customers, clearly explaining processes and handling technical queries confidently.
Prepare accurate, realistic cycle-time estimates for UK and European sales engineers, maximising machine performance.
🧠 Experience, Skills & Qualifications
Strong CNC background - ideally coming directly from the shop floor.
High-level programming experience with either fixed-head or sliding-head lathes.
Proven track record in an applications, manufacturing, or production engineering role.
Excellent understanding of metal cutting, tooling, and machining processes.
Ability to plan complete manufacturing processes for precision components.
Self-motivated and confident working independently or as part of a team.
🚀 Why Join Us?
Career progression: We promote from within - this vacancy arises from internal advancement.
Ongoing training: Machinery-specific and on-the-job learning with experienced mentors.
Supportive team: Join a close-knit group of 10 other Applications Engineers, reporting directly to senior management.
No weekends & regular hours for a healthy work-life balance.
Monthly performance bonus linked to company sales.
If you're an experienced CNC professional ready to take the next step in your career - combining technical expertise with customer interaction - we'd love to hear from you