Senior Applications Engineer

Kingston Barnes Ltd; Kempston; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Senior Applications Engineer based in Kempston. This role involves managing pump inquiries, preparing accurate quotations, and liaising with both customers and engineering teams. Candidates should possess a mechanical engineering qualification and experience with centrifugal pumps, along with excellent IT skills. Benefits include a competitive salary up to £52,000, pension contributions, and enhanced leave policies.

Benefits

Salary up to £52,000

Pension 3% employer 5% employee

Life Assurance 4 x salary

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

EAP

Enhanced sick pay

Qualifications

• A qualified mechanical engineer (HNC or equivalent).
• Experience working within an ISO quality system.
• Experience in delivering quotations, technical information, and solutions.

Responsibilities

• Selection of pumping equipment to customer specifications.
• Prepare estimates and quotations for customers in a clear manner.
• Build strong working relationships with customers and potential customers.

Skills

Experience/knowledge of centrifugal pumps

Excellent IT skills including ERP systems and MS Office

Experience of preparing and delivering estimates/quotations

Education

HNC or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Senior Applications Engineer – Bedford. Up to £52,000.

Do you have a proven background in pumps, pumping systems, rotating equipment, or wastewater? Are you experienced in delivering quotations, technical information, and solutions throughout a tendering process? Kingston Barnes is recruiting for a Senior Applications Engineer on behalf of our client in the Bedford area. Our client is a well-known manufacturer of pumping plant for the water or wastewater industry.

The Role

This role handles pump enquiries from initial request to final quotation, including selecting and pricing pumping equipment for original equipment, aftermarket, and bespoke tendered projects. It involves liaising closely with engineers to review drawings and bills of materials, providing technical support, and acting as the main link between customers and engineering teams through regular communication.

Key Responsibilities

• Selection of pumping equipment to customer specifications and requirements
• Prepare estimates and quotations for customers in a clear, detailed, and accurate manner ensuring they are on time and within KPI's
• Ensure all data recording systems and costings are up to date
• Build strong working relationships with customers and potential customers
• Be fully involved with bespoke projects, providing technical input and support
• Aid the sales manager when required

About You

• A qualified mechanical engineer (HNC or equivalent)
• Experience/knowledge of centrifugal pumps
• Experience of preparing and delivering estimates/quotations
• Experience working within an ISO quality system
• Excellent IT skills including ERP systems and MS Office

Benefits

• Salary up to £52,000
• Monday to Friday
• Pension 3% employer 5% employee
• Life Assurance 4 x salary
• 25 days holiday + banks, with the ability to buy another 5 days
• Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
• EAP
• Enhanced sick pay

If you are interested, please call Josh Hoyle on (phone number removed) or apply online.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK to apply for this position.