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CNC Programmer (Progression to Applications Engineer)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment LimitedDudley, West Midlands🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 23 Aug 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This hybrid role offers a fantastic opportunity for a CNC Programmer to transition into an Applications Engineer position with significant career growth and advanced skills development. You'll work for a leading OEM, gain valuable client-facing experience, and benefit from a competitive compensation package including a substantial bonus and company car. If you're eager to become a technical specialist and deliver bespoke solutions, this role is perfect for you to apply.

Quick Overview

Salary
£34k - £36k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Dudley, West Midlands, United Kingdom
CNC

Job Description

CNC Programmer (Progression To Applications Engineer)
34,000 - 36,000 Bonus OTE 50K + Company Car + Training + Progression
Dudley, Birmingham

Are you a CNC Programmer from a G-Code background looking for an exciting next step in your career, working with highly bespoke CNC Lathes for an OEM, that will encourage your development through tailored in-house training, enabling you to become a fully-fledged Applications Engineer?

Do you want to join a company offering a highly competitive package with a 15K Bonus and a client facing position?

As an Applications Engineer, you will be the go-to technical specialist for highly regarded CNC machines. You will be integral to customer training, showing clients how to programme and operate, delivering turnkey solutions and performing demos. This is a client facing role with the potential of travel, where you will act as the representative between the sales department and customer.

Recognised as the number one industry leader in the training and development of their Engineers, this OEM prides themselves as market leaders of highly specialised Sliding Head Lathes that are used for making high precise small parts.

This role would suit a CNC Programmer from a G-Code background who is looking to progress to an applications engineer, taking a more hands on role and delivering turnkey projects for high profile clients.


The Role:

  • Conducting customer training on machine programming and operation
  • Delivering turnkey solutions to customers
  • Performing test cuts, demos and exhibitions
  • 70/30 split between office work and visits to customer sites. Company car provided
  • Mon-Fri, 8am-4:30pm

The Person:

  • CNC programmer
  • G-Code background
  • Looking to become an Applications Engineer

Reference number: BBBH 26948

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If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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