Technical Sales Engineer

CNC Tooling & Precision Capital Equipment CNC Engineers - are you looking for a change in career? You know what good machining looks like. You understand tooling. Runout. Offsets. Scrap rates. Downtime. Youve probably stood at a machine at 10 pm fixing something that should have been right in the first place. Now imagine being the person who prevents those problems. We are recruiting for a Technical Sales Engineer to join a specialist capital equipment provider supplying precision tool presetting and inspection systems into high-end manufacturing environments. This isnt box-shifting. This is consultative technical sales into serious engineering businesses. And they're open to the right CNC professional stepping into sales. What You'll Be Doing * Visiting precision engineering and manufacturing companies across the UK * Demonstrating high-spec machine tool presetting and inspection systems * Advising customers on improving accuracy, reducing downtime and increasing efficiency * Managing enquiries from initial discussion through to quotation and close * Building long-term relationships with Production Managers, CNC Programmers and Directors * Representing the company at trade shows and industry events Youll need to understand machining properly. Customers will see through you if you dont. What Theyre Looking For * Background as a CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator * Strong understanding of tooling and machining processes * Commercial awareness or a genuine interest in moving into sales * Confident communicator who can hold their own in a machine shop or boardroom * Self-motivated and target-driven * Willing to travel across the UK with occasional nights away * Full UK driving licence Sales experience is useful. It isnt essential. Engineering credibility and drive matter more. What's On Offer * Competitive basic salary * Performance bonus * Company vehicle * Laptop and mobile * Pension with company contribution * Structured training and clear progression This is a genuine opportunity to move from the shopfloor into a long-term technical sales career, without losing your engineering edge. If youre good at what you do and you know youre capable of more, this is worth a conversation. About Us: At Thomas Lee Recruitment, we specialise in connecting engineers and technical salespeople with leading companies in the engineering sector. We pride ourselves on offering a personalised, professional, and transparent recruitment service. Our focus is on understanding both client and candidate needs to ensure the best possible match. How to Apply: All applications will be responded to. Please ensure you have the right to work in the UK before applying. By applying for this role, you accept our Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy, and Disclaimers, which can be found on our website