Field Sales Engineer

Sandvik Group; Bromsgrove; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading metalworking company in the United Kingdom seeks a Field Sales Engineer to collaborate with customers on machining solutions. The position involves driving sales, providing product training, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Candidates should possess a strong background in indexable milling, proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and have an HNC or HND in mechanical engineering. The role offers opportunities for professional growth within a diverse environment.

Benefits

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Health Cash Plan

EV or Hybrid company car

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience in machining aerospace materials preferred.
• Ability to present ideas clearly to audiences.
• Self-motivated and results-driven individual.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales and profitability in a geographical area.
• Prospecting and making sales calls.
• Providing product training and customer support.

Skills

Strong experience in indexable milling

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel)

Effective communication skills

Time management

Interpersonal abilities

Analytical mindset

Persuasiveness

Education

HNC or HND in production/mechanical engineering

Job description

At Walter GB we actively work to create a workplace that is characterized by diversity and inclusion. In your role as a Field Sales Engineer, you will directly collaborate with our customers to develop industry-specific machining solutions. You will demonstrate our capabilities through a passion for engineering excellence and customer service.

As a Walter GB employee, we will provide you with

• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme.
• Health Cash Plan.
• EV or Hybrid company car.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Life Assurance.
• Opportunities to grow and develop professionally within a global organisation.

Key performance areas

As a Field Sales Engineer you will develop the sales and profitability within a designated geographical area.

Through both direct and distribution partner channels, you will be prospecting, making sales calls, product training, customer support/analysis, and process/product recommendations. Documented cost reductions and CRM administration are amongst the duties that will be required in this role.

By implementing innovative machining techniques, cutting strategies or by refining current methods and procedures, you will in partnership drive and support our customers' continuous improvement initiatives.

Your profile

With a solid understanding of manufacturing processes and cutting tool applications, you bring strong experience in indexable milling and a metal cutting background. Ideally, you’ll have worked with 5-axis machine centres and be familiar with machining aerospace materials. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, is essential.

You are a confident and articulate communicator, both verbally and in writing, with the ability to present clearly to internal and external audiences. An active listener who builds strong relationships, you thrive in collaborative environments and contribute effectively as part of a team.

You are a self-motivated and results-driven individual with strong time management skills and a proactive approach to personal development. With an analytical mindset, you’re able to plan effectively and execute tasks with precision, contributing to the success of both individual and team objectives.

Persuasiveness combined with strong interpersonal abilities, inventiveness, creativity, and teamwork are all essential.

HNC or HND in production/mechanical engineering and a full and clean driving license.

Walter is one of the world's leading metalworking companies.

Walter is an innovative collaborator capable of developing digital process solutions for maximum effectiveness. Walter has more than 3,800 employees worldwide, and it serves customers in more than 80 countries through a number of subsidiaries and sales partners.

Contact Information

Read more about Walter and apply at http://www.walter-tools.com/en-gb/careers/jobs_at_walter/,

For more information about the recruitment process, please contact HR Services on 0800 652 0011
Closing Date: 30 January 2026

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK and hold a valid permit to work in the UK.