Applications Engineer
Location: Midlands-based (Nationwide Role)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
A well-established machine tool supplier is seeking an apprentice-trained Applications Engineer (or CNC Programmer / Machinist) to join its experienced field-based training and applications engineering team .
This role would suit someone from within the machine tool or precision engineering sector who enjoys customer interaction, technical problem-solving, and hands-on machine work. Experience across turning and milling is highly desirable.
The Role
Working nationwide, you will support customers across a broad range of CNC machine tools, delivering training, applications support, and technical guidance both pre- and post-sale.
Key responsibilities include:
Training customers on the use of CNC machine tools
Supporting customers to maximise machine capability and performance
Demonstrating machines pre- and post-sale
Troubleshooting and resolving technical issues
Providing technical support to customers and internal teams
Feeding back technical issues and best-practice improvements
Recommending process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs
Candidate Requirements
Completed a minimum 4-year engineering apprenticeship
Strong background in CNC programming and machining
Comfortable working hands-on with machine tools
Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
Experience with turning and milling machines preferred
Exposure to ProtoTRAK and/or Siemens controls beneficial (training provided)
Willing to travel nationwide, including occasional nights away
Training & Development
Structured onboarding and initial training at a UK headquarters location
Ongoing mentoring with senior applications engineers
Continuous professional development programme with a personal development plan
Package & Benefits
Competitive salary
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Company vehicle with fuel card
Mobile phone and laptop
Hotel card for overnight stays
Company pension scheme
Health and wellbeing programme
Salary sacrifice electric car scheme
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