CNC Programmer (Progression to Technical Sales Engineer)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle (personal use)

Training and progression

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a CNC Programmer or Machinist who wants to transition into a Technical Sales Engineer role in Peterborough. The role blends hands-on machining with client-facing duties, offering training, progression and a company vehicle with hybrid work and regional travel.

The successful candidate will work with bespoke engineering projects across Aerospace, Motorsport and Energy sectors, supporting clients from initial quotations through to project delivery.

Qualifications

• CNC Programmer / Machinist or similar
• Looking for a Technical Sales role
• Commutable to Peterborough - looking for a hybrid role with travel

Responsibilities

• Work with customers to understand project requirements
• Provide quotations, engineering advice and support
• Liaise with manufacturing teams, senior leadership and customers throughout project lifecycle
• Undertake some cold calling and outreach to previous clients
• Receive training from sales and senior team members to develop your commercial skillset
• Hybrid role with regular client visitation

Job description

CNC Programmer (Progression to Technical Sales Engineer)
£45,000-£55,000 + Progression + Training + Company Vehicle (+ Personal Use) + Company Benefits
Hybrid - Peterborough, with some regional travel and WFH
Are you a CNC Programmer or Machinist looking to move off the tools into an exciting, Technical Sales role where you will be the go‑to person for client relations on bespoke machine tooling projects within a well‑established, specialist manufacturer offering a range of ongoing progression opportunities?
This company are a well‑established provider of bespoke Preicsion Engineering solutions to a range of key industries including Aerospace, Motorsport and Energy with over 50 years experience. They have built a loyal client base due to their first rate service, and due to an ever increasing workload are looking to grow their friendly team of 25.
In this varied role you will receive initial sales training from senior team members to further your commercial skillset. Following this you will then be the go‑to person working closely with clients to understand their requirements, make suggestions on plans for projects and provide quotations for work. You will be involved throughout the entire project lifecycle as you liaise with different departments, undertake regular client visitation and win some business through cold calling and re‑introductory outreach .
This dynamic role would suit someone from a CNC Machining background looking for a unique opportunity to progress into an autonomous technical sales role within a well‑established company known for looking after their staff who work with a varied and cutting‑edge client base.

• Work with customers to understand project requirements
• Provide quotations, engineering advice and support
• Liaise with manufacturing teams, senior leadership and customers throughout project lifecycle
• Undertake some cold calling and outreach to previous clients
• Receive training from sales and senior team members to develop your commercial skillset
• Hybrid role with regular client visitation

The Person:

• CNC Programmer / Machinist or similar
• Looking for a Technical Sales role
• Commutable to Peterborough - looking for a hybrid role with travel

CNC, Programmer, Machinist, Setter, Operator, Machine Tools, Precision Engineering, Technical Sales, Automotive, Aerospace, Bespoke, Project, Hybrid, Field, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Northampton, Bedford

Reference number: BBBH27182

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.