Applications engineer
Applications Engineer – Machine Tool OEMLocation: Elland, Halifax (Commutable – max range Chesterfield)Salary: £40,000 – £45,000 DOE + £5,000 BonusBenefits: Company car (hybrid), 25 days holiday + bank holidays, 5% pension (salary sacrifice), Medicash health plan, 6x life insurance, company credit card, and generous expenses policyReporting to: Sales DirectorFlexible Working: Core hours 9:30–3:30, early Friday finishes, minimal overnight travel My client are a proudly British manufacturer with a legacy spanning over 100 years, is seeking a driven and experienced Applications Engineer to join their team in Elland, Halifax. As part of a larger American-owned group with £200m global turnover, Colchester is renowned for producing industry-leading CNC machinery and offering end-to-end customer support from its single UK hub. With ambitious growth plans, including expanding the applications team this year, this is a genuine opportunity to join a forward-thinking company with strong career progression – including potential to lead the department. The Role This is a customer-facing, training-focused applications engineering role where your CNC machining knowledge will directly support customer success and sales. You'll split your time between: Deliver hands-on training to customers on CNC milling and turning machines (Fanuc essential, Siemens a bonus)In-house demonstrations and showroom supportOffice-based technical admin and sales team support Most training is UK-based with only occasional overnight stays and rare overseas trips (e.g., Malta). Fridays are usually office-based with early finishes (12:30). Support the UK sales team with technical expertise and time studiesProvide technical input to global distributors and exhibitionsMaintain strong customer relationships through effective after-sales support Requirements: Background as a CNC machinist, production/manufacturing engineer, or applications engineerKnowledge of milling machinery essential, turning is beneficial too.Strong knowledge of Fanuc, additional siemens experience is beneficial.Comfortable delivering technical training and demonstrations Apprentice trained ideally. Contact for more information. SER-IN
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