Applications Engineer

About the role

We are seeking an Applications Engineer to join our experienced team, supporting customers throughout the lifecycle of industrial machinery. The role offers a varied day‑to‑day experience, from machine installation to operator training and technical demonstrations.

Key responsibilities

• Visit customer sites across the UK and Ireland to install, set up and prove machines.
• Deliver operator and engineer training for customers and dealer networks.
• Develop machining methods, tooling strategies and CNC programs to solve manufacturing challenges.
• Support the sales team with technical demonstrations, time studies and machining solutions.
• Conduct machine demonstrations for customers and dealers, explaining processes clearly.
• Test, commission and ensure safe, reliable operation of machines.
• Provide telephone and on‑site technical support for customers and dealers.
• Learn new machine technologies and attend manufacturer training courses.
• Support exhibitions, open days and customer events throughout the UK and Europe.

Required profile

• Proven experience in a similar role within CNC machinery or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of metal cutting processes, tooling and machining methods.
• Ability to develop complete manufacturing processes for finished components.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and a practical engineering mindset.
• Confidence communicating with customers, operators and technical staff.

Required skills

• CNC machinery
• Metal cutting processes
• Tooling
• Machining methods
• CNC programming

What we offer

• Basic salary £36,000 per year
• Bonus payments up to £12,000 per year
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company car
• Life insurance and permanent health insurance