Application Engineer

  • Precision People
  • Jan 06, 2026
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

Applications Engineer
Department: Applications
Location: Nuneaton (nationwide travel required)
Hours: Full-time, permanent

About the Company
Our client is a well-established and highly respected supplier of machine tools to the UK manufacturing sector, with many years of industry experience and a strong nationwide customer base. Due to continued growth, they are seeking a Training & Applications Engineer to join their field-based applications team.
This role would suit an apprentice-trained CNC professional who enjoys working directly with customers, delivering training, and providing hands-on technical support across a range of machine tools.

The Role
The successful candidate will support customers across the UK, delivering machine training, demonstrations, and technical assistance both pre- and post-sale. The role is field-based and will involve regular travel, including some overnight stays and visits to customer sites and regional showrooms.

Key Responsibilities
  • Deliver training to customers on a wide range of CNC machine tools
  • Support customers in meeting production and operational requirements
  • Demonstrate machines pre- and post-sale
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues at customer sites
  • Provide technical support as required
  • Capture customer feedback and report recurring issues to support continuous improvement
  • Recommend process improvements to improve efficiency and reduce costs
Full training is provided, including an initial training programme at the company's UK headquarters, followed by on-the-job mentoring with senior engineers and ongoing professional development.
About You
  • Apprentice trained with a minimum 4-year engineering apprenticeship
  • Background in CNC programming, machining, or applications engineering
  • Comfortable working hands-on with machine tools
  • Turning and milling experience is highly advantageous
  • Strong communication and customer-facing skills
  • Experience with CNC controls such as ProtoTRAK or Siemens is beneficial but not essential
  • Willing to travel nationwide and stay overnight when required
Benefits
  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days' annual leave plus Bank Holidays
  • Company vehicle with fuel card
  • Mobile phone and laptop
  • Hotel card for overnight stays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Health and Wellbeing Programme
  • Salary sacrifice electric vehicle
Precision People is a leading recruitment agency that specialises in sourcing top talent for Engineering, Technical, Sales and Senior Management roles across a wide range of industries. With a focus on precision and quality, their team of expert recruiters works tirelessly to match the best candidates with the right employers, ensuring that both parties benefit from a successful partnership.

Precision People has the expertise and resources to help you find the perfect role. With a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to excellence, they have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and exceeding their candidates' expectations.

Interested?

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