Technical Sales Engineer – CNC Tooling & Precision Capital Equipment

  • Derby, United Kingdom
  • Full-Time
  • On-Site

Job Description:

You know what good machining looks like.

You understand tooling. Runout. Offsets. Scrap rates. Downtime.
Youve probably stood at a machine at 10 pm fixing something that should have been right in the first place.

Now imagine being the person who prevents those problems.

We are recruiting for a Technical Sales Engineer to join a specialist capital equipment provider supplying precision tool presetting and inspection systems into high-end manufacturing environments.

This isnt box-shifting.
This is consultative technical sales into serious engineering businesses.

And they're open to the right CNC professional stepping into sales.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Visiting precision engineering and manufacturing companies across the UK

  • Demonstrating high-spec machine tool presetting and inspection systems

  • Advising customers on improving accuracy, reducing downtime and increasing efficiency

  • Managing enquiries from initial discussion through to quotation and close

  • Building long-term relationships with Production Managers, CNC Programmers and Directors

  • Representing the company at trade shows and industry events

Youll need to understand machining properly. Customers will see through you if you dont.

What Theyre Looking For

  • Background as a CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator

  • Strong understanding of tooling and machining processes

  • Commercial awareness or a genuine interest in moving into sales

  • Confident communicator who can hold their own in a machine shop or boardroom

  • Self-motivated and target-driven

  • Willing to travel across the UK with occasional nights away

  • Full UK driving licence

Sales experience is useful. It isnt essential.

Engineering credibility and drive matter more.

What's On Offer

  • Competitive basic salary

  • Performance bonus

  • Company vehicle

  • Laptop and mobile

  • Pension with company contribution

  • Structured training and clear progression

This is a genuine opportunity to move from the shopfloor into a long-term technical sales career, without losing your engineering edge.

If youre good at what you do and you know youre capable of more, this is worth a conversation.

About Us:
At Thomas Lee Recruitment, we specialise in connecting engineers and technical salespeople with leading companies in the engineering sector. We pride ourselves on offering a personalised, professional, and transparent recruitment service. Our focus is on understanding both client and candidate needs to ensure the best possible match.

How to Apply:
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