Machine Tool Application Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading CNC machine tool business seeks a Machine Tool Application Engineer to deliver hands-on training and manage projects across the UK. The role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000 and includes a company car, 25 days of annual leave and more. Candidates should have strong Siemens programming experience and a solid engineering background.

Benefits

Company car

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Access to employee benefits scheme

Qualifications

• At least 5 years' experience in CNC turning and milling applications.
• Experience with Fanuc or Heidenhain controls is highly beneficial.
• Proven hands-on knowledge of CNC machine tools is essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver hands-on training to customers on CNC machine tools.
• Manage customer projects from start to finish, meeting specifications and deadlines.
• Log daily tasks and document all activity on-site.

Skills

Siemens programming

5-axis machining

Customer communication

Education

Recognised engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Fusion 360

Job description

Job Description

Machine Tool Application Engineer

£40,000 – £50,000 + company car

We’re recruiting for an Application Engineer to join a leading CNC machine tool business with a strong footprint in UK manufacturing. The company specialises in turnkey solutions, supplying high-performance CNC machine tools to drive precision, productivity, and efficiency. This is a hands-on engineering role focused on delivering machining systems for customers across sectors such as aerospace, power , automotive, medical, and more.

You’ll be field based, with travel to customer sites predominantly in the midlands, but also across the UK as required. A full UK driving licence is essential.

The Role:

Deliverer hands-on training to customers, ensuring operators are fully competent and confident in both the programming and safe operation of CNC machine tools.

Take ownership of customer projects, managing them professionally from start to finish to meet technical specifications, deadlines, and budgets - while keeping clear and accurate documentation throughout.

Log daily tasks and document all visit activity, including any issues identified on-site.

Build and maintain strong technical knowledge of the full machine range, regularly attending training on new models and control systems to stay up to date.

Travel across the UK and Ireland as required - some overnight stays during the week should be expected.

What We’re Looking For:

Proven Siemens programming experience - this is essential for the role.

Experience with Fanuc or Heidenhain controls is highly beneficial.

Hands-on knowledge of 5-axis machining centres or multi-tasking turning centres is a strong advantage.

Familiarity with Fusion 360 is desirable.

A solid engineering background, with at least 5 years’ experience in CNC turning and milling applications.

A recognised engineering apprenticeship and relevant qualifications.

Ideally based in the Midlands for travel and site access.

Excellent communication skills and a professional, customer-focused approach.

The Opportunity:

Alongside a salary of £40–50k (depending on experience), the package includes a company car, 25 days of annual leave (plus bank holidays), life assurance, private healthcare, and access to a wider employee benefits scheme.

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