Applications Engineer - CNC Mill/Turn

Applications Engineer – CNC Mill/Turn

Worcester (UK travel required)

£36,000–£42,000 + Door‑to‑Door Pay | OTE ~£50,000 | Permanent

Are you an experienced CNC Programmer looking to move off the shop floor into a more technical, customer‑focused role? This position offers the chance to join a leading CNC machine tool manufacturer as an Applications Engineer, using your mill/turn expertise to support customers, solve machining challenges, and deliver hands‑on technical guidance. Full applications training is provided.

What you’ll be doing

Providing machining support and technical advice to customers and internal teams

Planning and delivering cutting trials, demonstrations, and presentations

Running training sessions on CNC controls and CAM software

Representing the business at UK and international exhibitions

Responding to technical queries and providing on‑site support when required

Supporting project handovers with sales and engineering teams

Staying up to date with tooling, machining techniques, and measurement technologies

What you need

Strong CNC mill/turn programming and setting experience

Confidence using CAD/CAM software

Background in subcontract machining or precision engineering

Good communication skills and a practical problem‑solving approach

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 per annum (dependent on experience)

Door‑to‑door travel pay with OTE around £50,000

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

8% employer pension contribution

Private medical insurance

Life assurance (4× salary)

Sick pay scheme

Paid overtime (enhanced weekday, weekend, and Sunday rates)

Free parking, uniform, and subsidised canteen

Monday–Friday, 08:15–16:30

This is an excellent step for an experienced CNC Programmer who wants a customer‑facing applications role offering full training, long‑term development, and strong earning potential.

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