CNC Applications Engineer

Description:

CNC Applications Engineer

Location:

Fully Remote (UK-based, with regular UK & Ireland travel)

Salary:

Up to £55,000 package (DOE)

Benefits

25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (33 total)

Company pension (6% salary sacrifice)

Healthcare & medical cover

Profit-related bonus scheme

Annual or bi-annual bonuses (role dependent)

Fully remote role with modern working practices

Ongoing training and career development

Company car provided (BMW 330 PHEV – business use funded)

IT equipment, tools and workwear provided

Strong team culture with hands-on, supportive management

Additional company incentives

Company Profile

A specialist manufacturer and UK & Ireland hub for advanced

CNC sliding-head and mill-turn turning centres

, supporting machine sales, applications engineering, service, spares and customer training.

Backed by a global group, the business continues to invest heavily in next-generation MillTurn / driven tooling technology, automation-ready platforms and high-level applications support.

Customers span aerospace, medical, automotive, defence, energy and high-precision subcontract machining.

This is an engineer-led business where real-world CNC Machining experience is valued.

Engineers are trusted to take ownership, supported with in-depth product training and encouraged to solve genuine machining challenges alongside customers.

Job Profile

As an Applications Engineer, you will support customers and internal teams by delivering hands-on CNC applications support, programming, prove-outs, demonstrations and training on advanced CNC Turning platforms.

This role suits an individual with strong online programming experience as a CNC Turner with CNC Mill/Turn

(Lathes with Live Tooling) OR Sliding Head

machines.

You must be confident with CNC Programming directly on the machine control, not purely offline, and comfortable supporting real production environments.

You’ll work remotely, travelling regularly across the UK & Ireland to support customers, demonstrations and installations.

Duties

Provide on-site applications support including machine set-up, prove-outs and optimisation

Program, set and support CNC Turning machines with driven tooling / MillTurn capability

Deliver customer and dealer demonstrations on sliding-head and mill-turn lathes

Develop and refine machining strategies and CNC programs

Produce accurate cycle time and process studies

Support machine installations, handovers and operator training

Provide remote technical support when required

Support exhibitions, open days and technical events as needed

Skills & Attributes

Strong hands-on experience as a CNC Programmer Setter Operator / CNC Machinist / CNC Turner

Proven background in CNC Turning, with MillTurn / driven tooling or Sliding Head experience

Confident CNC Programming at the machine (control-based programming essential)

Excellent understanding of tooling, cutting data, workholding and process optimisation

Practical, solution-focused approach to machining challenges

Comfortable dealing directly with customers and delivering training

Able to work independently in a fully remote role

Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly

Education / Certificates

Apprenticeship or time-served background in CNC Machining / Precision Engineering preferred

Formal CNC or Manufacturing qualifications beneficial but not essential

Hours of Work

Monday to Friday, 37-hour week (theoretical)

Fully remote role, working from home with regular UK & Ireland travel

Flexibility required to meet customer and project needs

Occasional overseas travel as experience develops

Interested?

If you’re a hands-on CNC Machinist / CNC Turner who enjoys complex MillTurn or Sliding Head CNC Machining, this is a role where your expertise genuinely matters. You’ll work remotely, support leading precision manufacturers, and be backed by high-end technology, proper training and a business that respects engineering skill.

This role offers autonomy, variety and strong earning potential, alongside a quality tools-and-car package and long-term career progression