Applications Engineer - CNC Mill​/Turn

Applications Engineer – CNC Mill/Turn

Worcester (with UK travel) | £36,000 - £42,000 + Door-to-Door Pay | OTE circa £50,000 | Permanent

Skilled CNC Programmer looking to step off the shop floor into a technical, customer-facing role? This is your chance to join a leading CNC machine tool manufacturer as an Applications Engineer, using your programming and setting expertise in a completely new direction. If you're confident programming and setting mill/turn machines, enjoy problem-solving, and want to help customers optimise their machining processes, this role offers comprehensive training to develop your career in applications engineering.

What you'll be doing:

Providing technical support and machining expertise to customers and internal teams

Planning and running cutting trials, demonstrations, and technical presentations

Delivering customer training sessions on CNC controls and CAM software

Representing the company at UK and international exhibitions

Responding to technical queries and providing on-site support

Working with sales and engineering teams on project handovers

Staying current with machining methods, tooling technologies, and measurement systems

This is a varied role - you'll be working with some of the most advanced turning machines available, solving real technical challenges, and helping customers get the best from their equipment.

What you need:

Strong CNC mill/turn programming and setting background

Confident with CAD/CAM

Experience in subcontract machining or precision engineering

Excellent communication and problem-solving ability

Level 3 Engineering Apprenticeship (or equivalent)

HNC/HND in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering is desirable but not essential.

What's on offer:

£36,000 - £42,000 (depending on experience)

Door-to-door pay with OTE circa £50,000

25 days holiday + bank holidays

8% employer pension contribution

Private medical cover

Life assurance (4x salary)

Sick pay scheme

Paid overtime (enhanced rates for weekdays, weekends, Sundays)

Free parking, uniform provided, subsidised canteen

Monday to Friday, 08:15-16:30

This is a genuine career development opportunity for a CNC programmer ready to transition into a customer-facing technical applications role with full training and support.

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