Application Engineer

Platform Recruitment; Leighton Buzzard; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Platform Recruitment in Leighton Buzzard is seeking an Applications Engineer to join their technical team. This role combines technical problem-solving with customer support and food application development, ideal for motivated individuals who thrive in a dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities include equipment demonstrations, product development trials, and providing technical support. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical aptitude, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects.

Qualifications

• Strong technical aptitude and interest in food manufacturing.
• Self-motivated with effective workload management.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct product trials and equipment demonstrations.
• Support equipment installation and operator training.
• Develop and optimise food applications and processes.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Job description

Application Engineer | Leighton Buzzard | £35,000 - £45,000

Our client is a well‑established supplier of advanced food processing and production equipment, recognised for delivering innovative solutions and outstanding customer support to food manufacturers across the UK.

Due to continued business growth, they are seeking an Applications Engineer to join their technical team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual who enjoys combining technical expertise with customer interaction, product development, and problem‑solving within the food industry.

The Role

Reporting to the Technical Manager, the Applications Engineer will play a key role in supporting both the Sales and Service departments. The successful candidate will be involved in equipment demonstrations, product development trials, customer training, installations, and technical support, helping customers maximise the performance of their equipment and processes.

Location

Candidates should be based within a reasonable commuting distance of our office in Bedfordshire.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct product trials and equipment demonstrations for customers
• Support equipment installation, commissioning, and operator training activities
• Develop and optimise food applications and production processes
• Provide technical support and guidance to customers and internal teams

The ideal candidate will:

• Have a strong technical aptitude and an interest in food manufacturing or processing technologies
• Be self‑motivated and capable of managing their own workload effectively
• Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Be highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Be willing to travel throughout the UK, including occasional overnight stays

If you are looking for a challenging role that combines technical problem‑solving, customer support, and food application development, we would be delighted to hear from you.