Junior Applications Engineer (Specialist Commercial Vehicles)

Alexander James Recruiting Ltd.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Junior Applications Engineer to join a reputable supplier of truck mounted cranes in Manchester. In this role, you will support both clients and internal teams during pre-sales and post-sales phases. The ideal candidate may have experience in the Specialist Commercial Vehicles industry or be a recent graduate looking to build a career. This position offers a competitive salary up to £33k along with various benefits.

Benefits

20 days annual leave + Bank holidays + additional day for birthday

Competitive pension scheme

Company shutdown at Christmas

Qualifications

• Experience in Specialist Commercial Vehicles or automotive industry is preferred.
• Recent graduates are also encouraged to apply.
• Ideally based within commutable distance to Manchester.

Responsibilities

• Support clients during the pre-sales phase to identify suitable products.
• Provide technical support to internal sales teams and customers.
• Work with R&D teams for continuous product improvements.
• Define and execute training for trainers and customers.

Skills

Technical support

Client communication

Problem solving

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Alexander James Recruiting are currently working with a well-established supplier of truck mounted cranes and other equipment looking to on-board a new Junior Applications Engineer, within their Manchester office, to provide technical support during the pre-sales and post-sales phases. With a competitive basic salary and a number of other benefits, this is a great opportunity for a junior engineer looking to get into a new company and progress their long-term career.

Responsibilities

• Supporting clients and internal sales teams during the pre-sales phase to define the best products/solutions based on client needs
• Providing technical support tointernal sales teams, customers, product managers and product specialists
• Working with R&D engineering teams to promote continuous product improvement and yearly model upgrades
• Defining and executing training for trainers, product managers and customers

Requirements

The company prefer an individual with experience within the Specialist Commercial Vehicles industry. However, this isn’t essential, they would also be interested in speaking with candidates with a background in commercial vehicles or automotive. Another option the company would consider would be a recently qualified engineer looking to get into something long term and building a career. In terms of location, you will ideally be based within commutable distance Manchester.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (up to £33k depending on experience)
• 20 days annual leave + Bank holidays + additional day for birthday
• Competitive pension scheme
• Company shutdown at Christmas

The Company

Operating for nearly 50 years, the company supplies a range of truck mount & loader cranes to a variety of markets to include construction, infrastructure and material handling industries. In addition to this, they also provide various other products to include container handling and tipping systems. Having created a strong niche in their sector, the company are now going from strength to strength and now require a new Junior Applications Engineer to join their team.