CNC Machinist (Progression to Technical Sales Engineer)

CNC Machinist (Progression to Technical Sales Engineer)
£40,000 - £50,000 + Company benefits + Training + Monday - Friday + Field Based + Company Car

Hybrid (Occasional commute to Peterborough)

Are you a CNC Machinist or similar looking for the next step in your career, moving into a sales-focused role split between remote working and field-based work within a specialist manufacturer offering sales training, a company car, and long-term progression?

For over 50 years, this company has been supplying bespoke CNC machining and manufacturing solutions to industries including aerospace, medical, and motorsport. As part of their continued growth, they are looking to bring an experienced CNC professional into their commercial team and provide the training needed to develop into a successful Technical Sales Engineer.

In this varied role, you will work directly with customers and engineers to deliver tailored machining solutions, supporting projects from initial enquiry through to quotation and order placement. While taking ownership of customer relationships from day one, you will receive ongoing sales training and mentoring from senior members of the business, developing your commercial skills alongside your existing technical knowledge. You will split your time between customer visits, remote working, and office-based activities, helping to drive new business and grow existing accounts.

This role would suit a CNC Machinist or similar with a precision engineering background looking for a commercially focused role offering autonomy and long-term development.

The role

• Monday - Friday 9am - 5pm
• Consult clients throughout delivery
• Develop current and develop new business opportunities through varied strategies
• Prepare quotations and support projects from enquiry through to order placement
• Attend customer sites to understand requirements

The Person

• CNC Machinist or similar
• Precision Engineering background
• Willing to Travel (nationwide patch)
• Able to commute to Peterborough once a week

Reference number: BBH25711ABC

Technical Sales, Business Development, CNC Machining, Precision Engineering, Machine Tooling, Manufacturing, Metalwork, Medical Devices, Motorsport, Quotation, Account Management, New Business, Customer Relations, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire, Huntingdon, Stamford, Spalding, Wisbech, March, Grantham, Corby, Lincolnshire, East Midlands, East Anglia, London

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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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