Application Engineer

SER Limited; Caddington; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading machine tool agent in the UK is seeking an Applications Engineer to provide support across milling and turning processes. This role involves programming CNCs, optimising processes, and providing technical assistance to clients. The ideal candidate has a strong background in CNC programming and precision applications, coupled with excellent problem-solving skills. The position requires UK travel and offers a salary range of £35,000-£45,000 based on experience.

Benefits

20 days' holiday

Company car

Health scheme

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Proven background in precision applications, CNC programming or machine tool engineering.
• Excellent problem solving and communication skills.
• Able to read drawings and engineering specs.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support on milling/turning applications.
• Program CNCs and optimise toolpaths.
• Collaborate with sales, service and R&D.

Skills

CNC programming

Milling and turning knowledge

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

FANUC controls

CAD/CAM systems

Job description

Applications Engineer - Milling & Turning

Location: South of England; ideally along/near the M1 corridor (e.g., Northampton, MK, Luton, Watford). UK travel required; occasional international.

Salary: £35,000-£45,000 DOE

Benefits: 20 days' holiday, company car, AllStar fuel card, mobile phone, health scheme, life insurance, 5.5% salary contribution (company scheme)

Company overview

One of the UK's leading machine tool agents, supplying high-end milling and turning technology and partnering with blue‑chip manufacturers. Stable growth, strong training culture, and long‑term career development.

Role overview

Provide applications support across milling and turning. You'll program at the control and via CAD/CAM, optimise processes, run trials and validations, and support installs, commissioning and operator training.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical support on milling/turning applications and machining processes
• Develop and implement strategies to improve cycle time, quality and throughput
• Program CNCs and optimise toolpaths; conduct trials, time studies and validation
• Assist with machine installations, commissioning and operator training
• Produce clear documentation (setup sheets, programs, process notes)
• Collaborate with sales, service and R&D to deliver turnkey solutions
• Troubleshoot issues on customer sites; maintain high customer satisfaction
• Travel across the UK and occasionally overseas as required

Requirements

• Proven background in precision applications, CNC programming or machine tool engineering
• Strong knowledge of milling and turning, tooling, fixturing and machine setup
• Able to read drawings and engineering specs; confident with measurement methods
• Hands‑on with CNC controls: FANUC, OSP (Okuma) or Makino
• CAD/CAM knowledge a plus (e.g., Fusion, Mastercam, hyperMILL)
• Excellent problem solving and communication; able to work independently on customer sites
• Willing to travel UK-wide; open to overseas training (Germany/Japan)
• Full UK driving licence; right to work in the UK

How to apply

Send your CV and a brief note on recent milling/turning optimisation projects, including controls used and cycle‑time/quality outcomes.