Principal Applications Specialist (Fabrication) UKI

CompanyAir Products

LocationBasingstoke, England, United Kingdom

Posted At2/28/2026

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Programmers and software development professionals

Occupation Code Skill LevelHigher Skilled

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£54,700 (£28.05 per hour)

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Description

At Air Products, our purpose is to bring people together to reimagine what’s possible, collaborate and innovate solutions to the world’s most significant energy and environmental sustainability challenges. Grow with us as we embark on building tomorrow together by being the safest, most diverse and most profitable industrial gas company in the world. 

Reimagine What’s Possible 

At Air Products, we have been helping our customers to become more productive, energy efficient and sustainable for more than 85 years. With approximately 21,000 employees and operations in over 50 countries, we serve customers across a wide range of industries from food and beverage to medical, manufacturing and repair, energy and transportation. We supply a unique portfolio of atmospheric and process gases, equipment, and services.

An opportunity exists within the UK Packaged Gases Technology & Marketing Team for a Principal Applications Specialist (Fabrication) who will be responsible for;

Delivering their own individual Merchant Fabrication business growth and retention targets.
Leading a Regional Merchant Applications Specialists’ Team of 3-4 Application Specialist’s to deliver on regional new business and profit retention targets across the UK & Ireland Merchant Country Cluster.

Building & maintaining effective commercial collaboration between the Application Specialists’ team and the Merchant Commercial team and a positive working environment in the Fabrication segment.

Developing and delivering a Regional Key Customer & Technology Contacts Plan.

As the Principal Applications Specialist (Fabrication) you will;

As a leader: Coach & manage a Regional Fabrication Applications Team to deliver against Regional new business and profit retention targets.
As an individual: Work alongside commercial colleagues to Win NEW Merchant Fabrication Accounts
As an individual: Build loyalty and maximise returns in existing Merchant Fabrication Accounts
Carry-out training courses for colleagues and channel partners (agents)
Assist with marketing & promotional events, attend exhibitions, etc.
Build and maintain relationships with key equipment manufacturers (OEMs)

As the Business Development Manager, you already are or have;

Performed as an effective team leader.
Highly proficient in craft welding skills particularly in MIG/MAG, TIG welding and Oxy/fuel welding & cutting. Approved welding craft apprenticeship with extensive experience in the metal fabrication industry (welding & cutting).

Up to date knowledge of technology in welding/fabrication sector.

Self-motivated and self-managed with excellent self-discipline, good influencing & negotiating skills and highly developed sales ability.

Good interpersonal skills and an excellent team player

Good PC skills in Word, Excel, PowerPoint and internal software.

At Air Products, we work in an environment where diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. We invite you to bring your diverse self and creativity to a company reimagining what’s possible. Be part of our growth story and make a difference.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package (including Company Specialist Vehicle, Fuel Card, Mobile Phone and Laptop), a culture of respect, challenge and innovation – with excellent opportunities for growth and development.

We are the world’s largest hydrogen producer with over 80 years of industrial gas experience. We are hydrogen and industrial gas experts delivering safe, end-to-end solutions, investing in real, clean energy projects at scale, and driving the industry forward to generate a cleaner future. 

At Air Products, we work in an environment where we put safety first, diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture, and each person knows they belong and matter. To learn more, visit About Air Products.