At a Glance
- Tasks: Support pre and post sales activities, deliver customer training, and provide technical application support.
- Company: Join Matsuura, a leader in engineering innovation since 1935.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, company vehicle, private healthcare, and generous pension scheme.
- Other info: Enjoy a 36-hour work week with early finishes on Fridays and excellent career progression.
- Why this job: Make an impact in CNC machining while enjoying a supportive and inclusive work environment.
- Qualifications: Engineering background in CNC machining with experience in programming and operation.
The predicted salary is between 31500 - 38500 £ per year.
Matsuura has been a driving force in engineering innovation and manufacturing excellence since 1935.
Renowned for pioneering advancements in high-speed CNC machining, CNC automation systems, and cutting-edge additive manufacturing technologies, we continue to set industry standards across the UK and beyond.
- 4 August 2026
- Rewarding Career
- Applications Engineer – Milling
Matsuura has been a driving force in engineering innovation and manufacturing excellence since 1935.
Renowned for pioneering advancements in high-speed CNC machining, CNC automation systems, and cutting-edge additive manufacturing technologies, we continue to set industry standards across the UK and beyond.
We are recruiting for a skilled Applications Engineer to join the Matsuura Team.
This is an exciting and varied role, supporting both pre and post sales activities.
You will play a key role in delivering customer training on CNC machine operation and programming, supporting projects and providing technical application support.
This is a full time, permanent position operating from our modern Leicestershire facility.
The role offers the opportunity to work with customers across the UK and includes regular travel and overnight stays as required.
At Matsuura we value our employees and are committed to creating a supportive, inclusive, and rewarding work environment.
This is a fantastic opportunity to use your CNC background in an Applications role, working for a successful and growing company offering long-term progression, full specialist product training, and excellent company benefits.
Benefits Package
- Competitive Salary (dependant on experience)
- Company Vehicle (with private fuel benefit)
- Mobile Phone
- Enhanced pension scheme – with generous employer contributions
- Private healthcare scheme (option to add family members)
- Medical cash plan
- Life insurance
- Income protection scheme
- Critical illness policy
- 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with additional days for length of service
- Employee discount platform
- Employee assistance programme
- 36 hour working week – early finish on Fridays
Key Responsibilities
- Commission and setup CNC machines ready for production
- Deliver comprehensive customer training
- Apply production engineering expertise to develop processes that maximise output, efficiency and machine performance
- Problem solving and technical support
- Experience with tool selection, fixturing, work holding, and cutting tool optimisation
- Identify opportunities for product and process improvement
About You
The successful candidate must have an engineering background in machine tools, gained through experience with a manufacturer or distributor of CNC machining centres, or in a role involving CNC programming and operation.
- Technical Competencies
- Experienced in operating and programming 4-axis and 5-axis CNC milling machines
- Conversant with FANUC controls, both programming and operating
- CADCAM software experience
- Strong knowledge of production engineering principles and practices
- Time-served engineer with a solid engineering background preferred
- Competent in reading engineering drawing
- Personal Attributes
- Confident working independently or as part of a team, demonstrating flexibility and a proactive approach
- Excellent customer service and communication skills, with the ability to build strong relationships and provide clear technical guidance and training
- Committed to maintaining high standards of quality, health and safety, and professionalism at all times
- Proven ability to communicate effectively with cross-functional departments
- Full UK driving licence and willing to travel extensively to customer sites across the UK
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CAREERS at MATSUURA 2026; APPLICATIONS ENGINEER MILLING employer: Matsuura Machinery Ltd
Matsuura is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic and supportive work environment in Leicestershire, where innovation meets excellence. As an Applications Engineer, you will benefit from comprehensive training, a competitive salary, and a generous benefits package, all while contributing to cutting-edge advancements in CNC technology. With a strong focus on employee growth and a culture that values inclusivity, Matsuura provides the perfect platform for a rewarding career in engineering.
