Application Engineer

TRS (Technical Recruitment Solutions); Fareham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency seeks a Sales / Applications Engineer in Fareham. The role involves supporting sales with technical expertise in HVAC products, managing customer enquiries, and preparing proposals. Ideal candidates will have a minimum of 3 years' experience in the refrigeration or air conditioning industries, strong communication skills, and relevant qualifications. This is a chance to join a supportive team and grow within an international engineering group.

Benefits

Opportunity for professional growth

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in refrigeration or air conditioning industry.
• Previous experience in a customer service or technical sales environment.
• Detail-focused with a proactive mindset.

Responsibilities

• Preparing quotations and technical proposals for HVAC Products.
• Providing technical guidance and application advice to customers.
• Managing customer enquiries to support business growth.
• Liaising with Sales, Engineering, and Customer Service teams.
• Contributing ideas to improve products and processes.

Skills

Technical know-how

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Relationship-building skills

Fluency in English

Education

HNC or higher in Refrigeration or Air Conditioning Engineering

Tools

SAP

CRM/order processing software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Sales / Applications Engineer

Location: Fareham

Type: Full-time | Permanent

Are you a technically minded engineer with a passion for customer service and problem-solving? We're looking for a Sales / Applications Engineer to join our growing team, supporting customers and our front-end sales force with technical expertise across a range of heat exchange products.

About the Role

As a Sales / Applications Engineer, you'll play a key role in supporting the sales process with in-depth technical and application knowledge. You'll be the link between our customers and our front-end sales team—helping to turn enquiries into accurate, value-driven proposals.

Your day-to-day will involve:

• Preparing detailed quotations and technical proposals across a range of HVAC Products
• Providing technical guidance and application advice to both customers and internal teams.
• Managing customer enquiries, offering timely and accurate responses to support business growth.
• Liaising with colleagues across Sales, Engineering, and Customer Service departments.
• Contributing ideas to improve products, services, and internal processes.
• Occasionally attending exhibitions, site visits, and industry events.

About You

We're looking for someone who combines technical know-how with great communication and organisational skills. You'll be confident handling customer enquiries and enjoy finding solutions that make a real difference.

Essential skills & experience

• Minimum 3 years' experience in the selection and application of equipment used in the refrigeration and/or air conditioning industry.
• SAP experience and familiarity with CRM/order processing software.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Teams.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to prioritise and perform under pressure.
• Fluent in English.

Application Engineers requirements

• HNC or higher qualification in Refrigeration or Air Conditioning Engineering.
• Previous experience in a front-line customer service or technical sales environment.
• Technically curious and solution-oriented.
• A team player who thrives in collaboration but can also work independently.
• Detail-focused with a proactive mindset.
• Enthusiastic, self-motivated, and ready to grow with the business.

Why Join Us?

You'll be part of a forward-thinking, supportive team in an established international engineering group. This is a great opportunity to build your technical expertise, develop your commercial skills, and make a tangible impact in a company that values innovation and customer excellence.

Interested?

If this sounds like your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and help us engineer the future of cooling technology.