Field Sales Engineer - Metrology

The Company
If you are an experienced Field Sales Engineer, this is your chance to join a globally respected precision engineering company at the forefront of their industry. With a long-standing reputation for innovation, quality, and technical excellence, they supply advanced solutions to industries including aerospace, automotive, medical, and manufacturing.
Operating from a state-of-the-art UK facility, they provide their clients with cutting-edge equipment, expert support, and comprehensive training—driving accuracy and productivity across engineering sectors.
Role Overview
We are seeking a motivated and commercially driven Field Sales Engineer to manage established customer accounts while actively developing new business opportunities across the Midlands region.
This is a Midlands field-based role centred on building strong client relationships, understanding technical requirements, and delivering expert solutions that drive sustainable sales growth and customer success.
Field Sales Engineer Key reasons to join this business
* Work at the forefront of ultra-high precision engineering and measurement science
* Gain exposure to internationally recognised standards and accredited laboratory environments
* Be part of a culture rooted in technical excellence, continuous improvement, and innovation
* Develop expertise in advanced calibration, uncertainty analysis, and metrology systems
* Access structured training, global knowledge networks, and long-term technical progression
Hours and Benefits
* Salary is very competitive with an ‘Excellent’ OTE earning potential
* Company car
* Monday – Friday, 8:30am – 5:00pm
* 31 days holiday which rise with service
* Private health insurance – after a qualifying period
* Modern working facility, with support and development
This role is Commutable From: Coventry, Birmingham, Solihull, Warwick, Stratford upon Avon, Rugby
Field Sales Engineer Candidate Requirements
* Proven experience in technical or field sales, ideally within Metrology / Measurement, Engineering, or Manufacturing sectors
* Strong communicator with excellent relationship-building and customer engagement skills
* Technically minded, with the ability to quickly understand and apply complex product ranges
* Highly self-motivated and well-organised, with the ability to manage a regional territory independently
* Full UK driving licence with willingness to travel extensively within the assigned region
Field Sales Engineer Responsibilities
* Visit existing and prospective customers to identify needs and promote technical products and solutions
* Develop and maintain strong understanding of metrology principles and industrial applications
* Generate, qualify, and manage sales opportunities, working with technical specialists where required
* Prepare quotations, negotiate terms, and close sales to achieve or exceed targets
* Manage customer accounts and ensure timely follow-up to maintain strong relationships and satisfaction
* Maintain accurate CRM records, sales reports, and pipeline tracking
* Support product demonstrations, exhibitions, and marketing events as required
Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.
If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.
Should you want to learn more about any of our SALES vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me by phone or email, to have an informal, confidential chat.
Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Sales Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994