Applications Engineer

Location: Rochdale

Salary: £32,000 - £34,000 plus benefits package

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated and technically skilled Applications Engineer to join our growing team. This role sits at the intersection of engineering and commercial activity, providing technical support to both customers and internal sales teams.

You will play a key role in ensuring correct product selection, troubleshooting customer challenges, and delivering high-quality, customer-focused solutions within the water treatment sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide technical sales support by responding to customer enquiries and advising on appropriate product selection


• Prepare technical proposals, specifications, and assist with quotations


• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues with practical and commercially viable solutions


• Develop and maintain strong knowledge of water treatment products and their applications


• Deliver product presentations, demonstrations, and customer training where required


• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and engineering teams to support business growth and project delivery


• Analyse customer feedback to contribute to product improvements and innovation


• Support pre-sales activities by providing technical expertise


• Identify and pursue cross-selling opportunities


• Manage and pre-qualify incoming customer enquiries from both a technical and commercial perspective

Skills & Competencies

• Strong technical background combined with commercial awareness


• Ability to translate complex technical information into customer-focused solutions


• Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills


• Analytical thinker with strong problem-solving abilities


• Customer-focused, target-driven mindset


• Ability to manage multiple projects and work collaboratively across teams


• Proficiency with engineering tools and software


• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment

Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field (preferred)


• Experience in water treatment or reverse osmosis systems is highly advantageous


• Ability to interpret technical drawings, P&IDs, and system specifications

People & Culture

• Actively promote and embody the company’s core values and culture


• Contribute positively to team collaboration and continuous improvement

If you’re a technically minded professional with a passion for solving customer challenges and driving commercial success, we’d love to hear from you. Please contact Becky Kerridge on 01254781300 or simply apply with your updated CV.