Applications Engineer

Solutions Engineering Recruitment; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK machine tool sector is seeking an Applications Engineer to deliver training and technical support for CNC machinery. The role involves on-site customer interaction, machine optimisation, and collaboration with internal teams. Ideal candidates will have strong experience with CNC programming and controls, particularly Fanuc and Heidenhain.

Benefits

Private health Insurance

Company vehicle

Fuel card

Pension scheme

20 days holiday

Bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Applications Engineer or CNC Programmer/Machinist.
• Strong practical experience with milling and turning machines.

Responsibilities

• Deliver on-site customer training and applications support for CNC machines.
• Optimise and fine-tune machines post-installation for best performance.
• Provide technical advice on tooling, programming, and machining strategies.

Skills

Communication

Customer-facing skills

Proven experience

Tools

Fanuc

Heidenhain

Job description

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Job Title: Applications Engineer

Location: Between Manchester and Birmingham.
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 DOE + Travel time door to door + Private health Insurance + Company vehicle & Fuel card + Pension scheme + 20 days holiday + Bank holidays

Company Overview:

My client is a UK machine tool agent that has been consistently scaling over the past 6 years and decided to invest in a skilled applications engineer to join their team. They specialise in supplying and supporting large-format CNC machinery for milling and turning applications, representing some of the world's most respected brands.As an Applications Engineer, you will play a key role in delivering hands-on training, technical support, and machine optimisation for customers across the UK. You'll be working on-site with clients, typically for 3-5 day projects, ensuring smooth installation, training, and handover of advanced CNC machinery.

Responsibilities:

• Deliver on-site customer training and applications support for CNC machines
• Optimise and fine-tune machines post-installation for best performance
• Provide technical advice on tooling, programming, and machining strategies
• Work with Fanuc and Heidenhain controls (essential)
• Special focus on large machinery and bedmills (experience highly desirable)
• Produce detailed setup sheets, application notes, and feedback for customers
• Collaborate with internal teams (sales, service, and technical support)

• During quieter periods, assist the Service Engineering team with installations or fault-finding
• Opportunity to gain commercial experience supporting the Area Sales Manager on customer visits or demonstrations

Skills & Experience Required:

• Proven experience as an Applications Engineer or CNC Programmer/Machinist.
• In-depth knowledge of Fanuc and Heidenhain controls
• Strong practical experience with milling and turning machines
• Experience with Bed mills is a significant advantage
• Excellent communication and customer-facing skills
• Willingness to travel UK-wide with occasional overnight stays
• Full UK driving licence

To Apply please contact [e-mail] with a copy of your CV. Successful applicants will be invited to a screening call.