Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Leicester ENG
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
Applications Engineer – CNC & Automation
£50k base + Car + Equipment + Bonus
A long‑established engineering organisation with a strong reputation for innovation and manufacturing excellence is seeking a skilled Applications Engineer to support both pre‑sales and post‑sales technical activities. The company is a recognised leader in high‑speed CNC machining, automation systems, and advanced manufacturing technologies, supplying customers across the UK.
This is a full‑time, permanent position based at a modern UK facility, with regular nationwide travel and occasional overnight stays. You will play a key role in delivering customer training, supporting engineering projects, and providing technical applications support to maximise machine performance and customer satisfaction.
The organisation prides itself on a supportive, inclusive working environment and offers long‑term progression, specialist product training, and an excellent benefits package.
Benefits Package
Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Company vehicle (including private fuel benefit)
Mobile phone
Enhanced pension scheme with generous employer contributions
Private healthcare scheme (option to include family members)
Medical cash plan
Life insurance
Income protection scheme
Critical illness cover
28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional days for length of service
Employee discount platform
Employee assistance programme
36‑hour working week with early finish on Fridays
Key Responsibilities
Commission and set up CNC machines for production
Deliver comprehensive customer training on machine operation and programming
Apply production engineering expertise to develop efficient machining processes
Provide technical support and problem‑solving for customer applications
Select cutting tools and optimise tooling strategies
Develop fixturing, work‑holding and process improvements
Identify opportunities for product and process enhancement
About You
You will have a strong engineering background in CNC machine tools, gained through experience with a machine tool manufacturer, distributor, or in a CNC programming/operation role.
Technical Competencies
Skilled in operating and programming 4‑axis and 5‑axis CNC milling machines
Proficient with FANUC controls (operation and programming)
CAD/CAM experience
Strong understanding of production engineering principles
Time‑served engineer preferred
Competent in interpreting engineering drawings
Personal Attributes
Confident working independently or within a team
Strong customer service and communication skills
Able to deliver clear technical guidance and training
Committed to high standards of quality, safety and professionalism
Effective communicator across cross‑functional departments
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