Sales Engineer

Hayward Hawk; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to support and grow customer relationships in Northern Ireland. The ideal candidate will have 2-3 years of CNC machining experience and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, performance-based package, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance-based package

Access to professional development and technical training

Great pension

Qualifications

• 2–3 years experience in CNC programming and machining.
• Background in manufacturing or mechanical engineering.
• Strong communication skills and proactive, customer-focused attitude.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities across Northern Ireland.
• Provide expert advice on CNC machining processes and tooling solutions.

Skills

CNC programming

Customer relationship management

Problem-solving

Technical communication

Education

Completion of an engineering apprenticeship

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

Overview

Hayward Hawk are proud to be recruiting for a Technical Sales Engineer to join our clients growing team. This role focuses on supporting and growing relationships with key customers across Northern Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers
• Identify and develop new business opportunities across Northern Ireland
• Provide expert advice on CNC machining processes and tooling solutions
• Conduct onsite trials, demonstrations, and optimisation of cutting tools
• Generate technical proposals and quotations with machining strategies
• Troubleshoot issues related to machining performance or tooling application
• Collaborate with internal technical and sales teams
• Ensure excellent customer service and ongoing technical support

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC programming and machining (ideally 2–3 years)
• Background in manufacturing or mechanical engineering
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software (preferred but not essential)
• Based in Northern Ireland and willing to travel locally for customer visits
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, customer-focused attitude
• Completion of an engineering apprenticeship or similar training in mechanical/manufacturing disciplines.

What You'll Get

• Competitive salary and performance-based package
• Work with a local team backed by a global industry leader
• Access to professional development and technical training
• Great pension