Applications Engineer

CKB Recruitment Ltd; South Kirkby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in the UK is seeking an Applications Engineer to analyse client specifications and support the sales team. The ideal candidate should have experience in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, be proficient in Microsoft Office 365, and possess strong problem-solving skills. This role involves direct client interaction and offers the opportunity to develop technical expertise across applications in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Collaborative work environment

Direct client engagement

Opportunity to develop technical expertise

Qualifications

• Experience in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficient in reading technical drawings.
• Competent in Microsoft Office 365.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and technical curiosity.
• Confident communicator with a professional approach.
• Detail-oriented and organised.

Responsibilities

• Analyse client specifications and drawings.
• Review electrical schematics and layout drawings.
• Produce proposal 2D drawings using AutoCAD.
• Support the sales team with proposals.
• Liaise with customers, consultants, and contractors.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Technical curiosity

Confident communication

Reading technical drawings

Team player

Education

Experience in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

2D AutoCAD

Job description

Overview

CKB Recruitment is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Applications Engineer. This role involves analysing client specifications, reviewing electrical and mechanical drawings, and supporting the sales team with accurate technical proposals. The ideal candidate will have strong problem-solving skills, technical curiosity, and the ability to communicate confidently with clients, consultants, and contractors.

Responsibilities

• Analyse client specifications, drawings, and tender documents to determine scope and requirements.
• Review electrical schematics and layout drawings.
• Produce proposal 2D drawings for customer review using AutoCAD (where required).
• Support the sales team with technically accurate and compliant proposals.
• Liaise directly with customers, consultants, and contractors to ensure project success.
• Ensure compliance with relevant standards and regulations.

Requirements

• Experience in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proficient in reading technical drawings.
• Competent in Microsoft Office 365.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and technical curiosity.
• Confident communicator with a professional approach to client engagement.
• Detail-oriented, organised, and proactive.
• Strong team player who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
• Experience in the steel manufacturing industry (desirable but not essential).
• Experience with diesel, gas, or hybrid generation solutions (desirable but not essential).
• Proficient in 2D AutoCAD (desirable but not essential).

Benefits

• Work in a collaborative, fast-paced environment.
• Engage directly with clients and industry professionals.
• Opportunity to develop your technical expertise across electrical and mechanical applications.