Applications Engineer CNC Mill/Turn

Recruit Engineering; Worcester; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading CNC machine tool manufacturer in Worcester is seeking an Applications Engineer to provide technical expertise and support to customers. This role involves planning cutting trials, delivering training on CNC controls, and responding to technical queries. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in CNC mill/turn programming, with excellent communication skills. Competitive salary ranges from £36,000 to £42,000 plus additional benefits including door-to-door pay and career development opportunities.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

8% employer pension contribution

Private medical cover

Life assurance (4x salary)

Sick pay scheme

Paid overtime

Free parking

Uniform provided

Subsidised canteen

Qualifications

• Strong CNC mill/turn programming and setting background.
• Confident with CAD/CAM.
• Experience in subcontract machining or precision engineering.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical support and machining expertise to customers.
• Planning and running cutting trials and demonstrations.
• Delivering customer training on CNC controls and CAM software.
• Representing the company at exhibitions.
• Responding to technical queries and providing on-site support.

Skills

CNC mill/turn programming

CAD/CAM expertise

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Education

Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship

HNC/HND in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Overview

Applications Engineer - CNC Mill/Turn — Worcester (with UK travel) | £36,000 - £42,000 + Door-to-Door Pay | OTE circa £50,000 | Permanent

Skilled CNC Programmer looking to step off the shop floor into a technical, customer-facing role? This is your chance to join a leading CNC machine tool manufacturer as an Applications Engineer, using your programming and setting expertise in a completely new direction. If you're confident programming and setting mill/turn machines, enjoy problem-solving, and want to help customers optimise their machining processes, this role offers comprehensive training to develop your career in applications engineering.

What you'll be doing

• Providing technical support and machining expertise to customers and internal teams
• Planning and running cutting trials, demonstrations, and technical presentations
• Delivering customer training sessions on CNC controls and CAM software
• Representing the company at UK and international exhibitions
• Responding to technical queries and providing on-site support
• Working with sales and engineering teams on project handovers
• Staying current with machining methods, tooling technologies, and measurement systems
• This is a varied role - you'll be working with some of the most advanced turning machines available, solving real technical challenges, and helping customers get the best from their equipment.

What you need

• Strong CNC mill/turn programming and setting background
• Confident with CAD/CAM
• Experience in subcontract machining or precision engineering
• Excellent communication and problem-solving ability
• Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship (or equivalent)
• HNC/HND in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering is desirable but not essential.

What's on offer

• £36,000 - £42,000 (depending on experience)
• Door-to-door pay with OTE circa £50,000
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• 8% employer pension contribution
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Sick pay scheme
• Paid overtime (enhanced rates for weekdays, weekends, Sundays)
• Free parking, uniform provided, subsidised canteen
• Monday to Friday, 08:15-16:30
• This is a genuine career development opportunity for a CNC programmer ready to transition into a customer-facing technical applications role with full training and support.

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