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Applications Engineer (Sliding Head Lathes)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment LimitedStourbridge, West Midlands🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 10 Sept 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This role offers a fantastic opportunity to transition into a varied and rewarding technical expert position with a globally recognized OEM, perfect for a CNC machinist with sliding head lathe programming skills seeking career growth. You will develop your expertise through customer engagement and product demonstrations, benefiting from a competitive salary and a supportive, family-run company culture. Apply now to become a key player in an industry-leading organization!

Quick Overview

Salary
£45k - £50k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Stourbridge, West Midlands, United Kingdom
Posted
17 hours ago
CADCAMCNC

Job Description

Applications Engineer (Sliding Head Lathes)
£45,000 - £50,000 + Bonus + Car + Laptop + Phone
Brierley Hill, Birmingham

Are you a CNC Machinist with the ability to programme Sliding Head Lathes looking to get out of the workshop and into a more varied and exciting role as an Applications Engineer for an established, global OEM?

On offer is a great opportunity to add more variety to your working day and become a recognised technical expert in machinery applications.

This role will be split between being in the office and visiting customers to give product training and demonstrations of Sliding Head Lathes across the country. You will be giving details trails of machinery to a range of clients, along with attending trade shows and performing test cuts. Some staying away is required - usually 6-12 weeks a year.

This distributor of industrial machinery has been offering exceptional quality for decades and are renowned for their reputation in their industry. Priding themselves on being family-run and offering development opportunities for their employees, they are currently in a strong period of growth making this an excellent time to get on board.

This role would suit a CNC Machinist who can programme Sliding Head Lathes looking for an autonomous, varied role where they can demonstrate their sound knowledge of machining for a reputable, global company.

The Role:

  • Split between office based travelling across the UK
  • Visiting customers for demonstrations and test cuts
  • Working on CNC Sliding Head Lathes
  • Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours a week

The Person:

  • CNC Machinist, Programmer or similar
  • Experience programming Sliding Head Lathes
  • UK Drivers License

Job Reference: BBBH 26948a

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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 remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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