Applications Engineer (5 Axis CNC Machines)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Leeds; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Longevity bonus

Company vehicle (personal use)

25 days holiday

Progression

Company benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is seeking an Applications Engineer to train and support customers across the UK on 5 Axis CNC Machines. The role involves on-site training, technical troubleshooting, and building strong customer relationships.

You will travel regionally with overnight stays as required, acting as the go-to specialist for complex CNC applications while benefiting from a company vehicle, quarterly bonuses, and clear progression paths.

Qualifications

• Experience setting/operating/programming 5 axis CNC machines.
• Ability to train operatives and provide on-site technical support.
• Willingness to travel across the UK for site visits.

Responsibilities

• Train operatives on 5 axis milling machines at customer sites.
• Provide on-site technical support and troubleshooting.
• Answer queries and liaise with Sales on findings to strengthen client relations.
• Cover sites across the UK (regional patch with overnight stays).
• Provide personal-use company vehicle and ongoing product knowledge.

Skills

Field-based experience

Customer training

Problem solving

Tools

5 Axis CNC Machines

Fanuc controls

Siemens controls

Heidenhain controls

Job description

Applications Engineer (5 Axis CNC Machines)

£45,000 - £55,000 + Quarterly Bonus + Longevity Bonus + Company Vehicle (Personal Use) + 25 Days Holiday + Progression + Company Benefits

Leeds- covering a regional patch

Are you an Applications Engineer or similar with experience working on 5 Axis CNC Machines looking for an autonomous, field based role within a leading Machinery distributor who offer the chance to continually develop your skillset, work as a product specialist and multiple bonuses to increase your earnings?

This well-established company are a leading distributor of Machine Tools who have continually grown since their establishment in the 1970s to the point they have a major presence across the UK and Ireland and are now looking to further expand their Applications team.

This varied role will see you undertaking a range of site visits to provide training for operatives on how to use 5 Axis CNC Machines and answering any relevant queries. You will also be responsible for providing technical support, trouble shooting any issues and further developing customer relationships as you work across the UK and Ireland, with some staying away required.

This technical role would suit an Applications Engineer or similar from a CNC Machining background looking to be the go-to specialist responsible for training and supporting a diverse customer base across the UK within a leading company offering bespoke development opportunities.

The Role:

• Train Operatives on how to use 5 Axis Milling Machines
• Provide technical support for customers on site, including explaining materials and cutting techniques
• Answer queries, resolve customer issues to further relationships, and liaise with Sales team on findings
• Cover sites across the UK (primarily a regional patch but with some overnight stays)
• Company Vehicle provided- can be used for personal use

The Person:

• Applications Engineer or similar
• Experience Setting/Operating/Programming 5 Axis CNC Machines
• Happy to travel across the UK

Applications, Engineer, Programmer, 5-Axis, Setter, Operator, Fanuc, Siemens, Heidenhein, Training, Technical Support, Field, CNC, Machine Tools, Regional, North, Midlands, Manchester, Leeds, Birmingham, Coventry

Reference number: BBBH27165

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.