Sales Engineer (Mechanical)

Adecco Portugal; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

24 days holiday

Company pension

Life assurance

Training & development

Career progression

Supportive team

Job summary

Adecco Group UK & Ireland is seeking a Sales Engineer in Peterborough to provide technical and product support to the sales team and customers. The role combines engineering knowledge with customer interaction and commercial awareness.

You will handle specifications, drawings, and proposals, train internal teams, and build strong relationships with manufacturers, suppliers, and clients. A Mechanical Engineering degree or related discipline is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication and customer-focused approach.
• Organised and able to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and IT systems.
• Experience in sales engineering or applications engineering desirable.
• Knowledge of high-value engineered products or capital equipment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Produce technical specifications, drawings and calculations to support customer requirements.
• Ensure proposed solutions meet manufacturer guidelines and engineering standards.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the sales team and customers.
• Prepare and review technical content for quotations, tenders and proposals.
• Work closely with manufacturers, suppliers and external partners regarding product specifications and installation requirements.
• Identify suitable products and solutions based on customer needs.
• Manage all technical and specification-related aspects of customer projects and orders.
• Act as the technical link between commercial and operational departments.
• Research market trends, industry developments and competitor activity.
• Attend customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Deliver product and technical training to internal teams.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering degree

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Organisational skills

MS Office proficiency

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Related discipline

Tools

CAD software

MS Office

Job description

Sales Engineer

Location: Peterborough

Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5:00pm, Friday 8:30am - 4:00pm

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

Reporting to the Sales Office Manager, the Sales Engineer will provide technical & product support & training to the sales team and customers

You will have a degree in Engineering (Mechanical) preferred, and looking for an opportunity to apply your technical knowledge within a customer-focused commercial role?

Do you enjoy developing technical solutions, building relationships and supporting customers with complex engineering requirements?

We are seeking a Sales Engineer to join a successful engineering business, providing technical expertise and product support to both customers and internal teams. This is a varied role that combines engineering knowledge, customer interaction and commercial awareness.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring customer requirements are accurately interpreted, solutions are technically compliant, and proposals are delivered to the highest standard.

Important Requirement

To be considered for this position, candidates must hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Agricultural Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a similar engineering discipline relevant to the industry and associated experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Produce technical specifications, drawings and calculations to support customer requirements.
• Ensure proposed solutions meet manufacturer guidelines and engineering standards.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the sales team and customers.
• Prepare and review technical content for quotations, tenders and proposals.
• Work closely with manufacturers, suppliers and external partners regarding product specifications and installation requirements.
• Identify suitable products and solutions based on customer needs.
• Manage all technical and specification-related aspects of customer projects and orders.
• Act as the technical link between commercial and operational departments.
• Research market trends, industry developments and competitor activity.
• Attend customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events.
• Build strong relationships with customers, suppliers and key stakeholders.
• Deliver product and technical training to internal teams.

Skills and Experience

Essential

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Strong technical aptitude and ability to understand engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical information clearly.
• Strong organisational and administrative abilities.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and general IT systems.
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Professional and customer-focused approach.

Desirable

• Experience within engineering, manufacturing, automotive, commercial vehicle, agricultural machinery, heavy equipment or a related technical sector.
• Previous experience in a Sales Engineer, Applications Engineer, Technical Support Engineer or similar role.
• Knowledge of high-value engineered products or capital equipment.

Personal Attributes

• Positive and proactive attitude.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Professional and confident communicator.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Team player who works well across multiple departments.
• Highly organised with excellent attention to detail.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to changing priorities.
• Driven to deliver outstanding customer support.

Benefits

• 24 days holiday plus Bank Holidays.
• Additional holiday entitlement based on length of service.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life assurance.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Long-term career progression prospects.
• Supportive team environment.This opportunity would suit an engineering professional looking to combine technical expertise with customer interaction and commercial involvement. A degree in an engineering discipline, particularly Mechanical Engineering or a closely related field, is considered essential for success in this position

The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.