At a Glance
- Tasks: Be the face of the business, managing customer relationships and providing technical expertise.
- Company: Established mechanical engineering firm in Bradford with a strong reputation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, 33 days holiday, company pension, and a permanent role.
- Other info: Immediate start available; no cold sales involved.
- Why this job: Transition from hands-on engineering to a customer-facing role while utilising your technical skills.
- Qualifications: Strong mechanical engineering background and good people skills required.
The predicted salary is between 42500 - 42500 £ per year.
A5 Recruitment is working exclusively with a long-established mechanical engineering and power transmission business based in Bradford to recruit a Technical Account Manager on a permanent basis. This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer who's ready to step away from the tools and into a customer-facing role — one where your technical knowledge becomes your biggest asset rather than your hands.
The Role
You’ll be the face of the business to a portfolio of existing customers across the region. That means regular site visits to discuss requirements, collect and deliver work, and provide technical expertise on the spot. You’ll complete enquiry forms, brief jobs into the production team and keep your customers updated throughout the process. You’ll also be involved in weekly production meetings, feeding back on your accounts and any new developments. No cold sales. No machining. Just building strong relationships and using your engineering background to have credible, technical conversations with engineers and buyers at customer sites.
What They’re Looking For
- A strong mechanical engineering background — ideally time-served in turning, milling or CNC machining
- Experience taking technical details on-site (measurements, sketches, vernier use)
- Good people skills — confident, presentable and comfortable managing customer relationships
- Experience in power transmissions would be a real advantage
- Account management experience is a plus but not essential if the engineering background is strong
The Package
- £40,000–£45,000 depending on experience
- Monday–Thursday 07:30–16:00, Friday 07:30–15:00
- 33 days holiday including bank holidays
- Company pension (auto-enrolment)
- Permanent role — immediate start available
If you’re an engineer looking for a change of direction without leaving your technical roots behind, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now or call Adam at A5 Recruitment for a confidential chat.
Account Manager - CNC / Machining in Bradford employer: A5 Recruitment
Join a well-established mechanical engineering and power transmission business in Bradford, where your technical expertise is valued in a customer-facing role. Enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth with opportunities for professional development, alongside a competitive salary and generous holiday package. This is an ideal environment for engineers looking to leverage their skills while building strong relationships with clients in a dynamic and rewarding setting.
