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. Data Protection Notice: By applying for this position, you consent to Recruit Engineering processing and storing your personal data, including your CV, contact details, and any other relevant information, for the purpose of providing work-finding services. This consent includes forwarding your details to our clients and storing your information on our recruitment software database. Your consent will last for two years, and you can withdraw it at any time by contacting us in writing or via email