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CNC Applications Engineer
I’m helping McGlynn Personnel find a top candidate to join their team full-time for the role of CNC Applications Engineer.
You'll advance precision manufacturing by solving complex CNC machining challenges for diverse industries.
Compensation:
GBP 55K/year
Location:
Remote: United Kingdom
Mission of McGlynn Personnel:
"At McGlynn Personnel, the customer experience takes the top spot on our priority list.
We firmly believe in providing a tailored approach to your recruitment needs, ensuring that we understand you and your unique requirements, whether you are looking to hiring top talent, or you are looking for your next career move.
Our dedicated industry-specific consultants are experts in their respective fields of specialisation, who bring a true consultancy approach to your recruitment and staffing needs, offering insights and guidance that go beyond traditional hiring practices."
What makes you a strong candidate:
- You are proficient in Remote technical support, Computer numerical control programming (CNC programming).
- You have the potential to develop in Precision engineering.
- English - Fully fluent
Responsibilities and more:
Company Profile
A specialist manufacturer and UK & Ireland hub for advanced CNC sliding-head and mill-turn turning centres, supporting machine sales, applications engineering, service, spares and customer training.
Backed by a global group, the business continues to invest heavily in next-generation MillTurn / driven tooling technology, automation-ready platforms and high-level applications support.
Customers span aerospace, medical, automotive, defence, energy and high-precision subcontract machining.
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This is an engineer-led business where real-world CNC Machining experience is valued.
Engineers are trusted to take ownership, supported with in-depth product training and encouraged to solve genuine machining challenges alongside customers.
Job Profile
As an Applications Engineer, you will support customers and internal teams by delivering hands-on CNC applications support, programming, prove-outs, demonstrations and training on advanced CNC Turning platforms.
Duties
- Provide on-site applications support including machine set-up, prove-outs and optimisation
- Program, set and support CNC Turning machines with driven tooling / MillTurn capability
- Deliver customer and dealer demonstrations on sliding-head and mill-turn lathes
- Develop and refine machining strategies and CNC programs
- Produce accurate cycle time and process studies
- Support machine installations, handovers and operator training
- Provide remote technical support when required
- Support exhibitions, open days and technical events as needed
Skills & Attributes:
- Strong hands-on experience as a CNC Programmer Setter Operator / CNC Machinist / CNC Turner
- Proven background in CNC Turning, with MillTurn / driven tooling or Sliding Head experience
- Confident CNC Programming at the machine (control-based programming essential)
- Excellent understanding of tooling, cutting data, workholding and process optimisation
- Practical, solution-focused approach to machining challenges
- Comfortable dealing directly with customers and delivering training
- Able to work independently in a fully remote role
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly
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Education / Certificates
- Apprenticeship or time-served background in CNC Machining / Precision Engineering preferred
- Formal CNC or Manufacturing qualifications beneficial but not essential
Hours of Work
- Monday to Friday, 37-hour week (theoretical)
- Fully remote role, working from home with regular UK & Ireland travel
- Flexibility required to meet customer and project needs
- Occasional overseas travel as experience develops
Interested?
If you’re a hands-on CNC Machinist / CNC Turner who enjoys complex MillTurn or Sliding Head CNC Machining, this is a role where your expertise genuinely matters. You’ll work remotely, support leading precision manufacturers, and be backed by high-end technology, proper training and a business that respects engineering skill.
This role offers autonomy, variety and strong earning potential, alongside a quality tools-and-car package and long-term career progression.
Benefits
- 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays (33 total)
- Company pension (6% salary sacrifice)
- Healthcare & medical cover
- Profit-related bonus scheme
- Annual or bi-annual bonuses (role dependent)
- Fully remote role with modern working practices
- Ongoing training and career development
- Company car provided (BMW 330 PHEV – business use funded)
- IT equipment, tools and workwear provided
- Strong team culture with hands-on, supportive management
- Additional company incentives
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