3-Axis CNC Team Lead (Heidenhain)

Response Personnel Ltd; Dartford; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 42.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Response Personnel Ltd is seeking an experienced 3-Axis CNC Machinist (Heidenhain Control Preferred) to join our Dartford-based engineering team. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring active setting, operation and programming of CNC machines and senior staff support.

You will work closely with the Engineering Manager to coordinate workloads, mentor younger machinists, and drive continuous improvements in methods, tooling and productivity while maintaining high quality standards.

Formación

• 3-axis CNC milling experience is essential, Heidenhain control preferred.
• CADCAM experience is required or strongly favoured.
• Hands-on, proactive leadership for a machining team.

Responsabilidades

• Set, operate and programme 3-axis CNC milling machines, including CADCAM programming when required.
• Coordinate workloads with Engineering Manager, assist with production scheduling and prioritise jobs to meet delivery requirements.
• Mentor and develop younger machining staff, sharing knowledge to improve skills.
• Identify and implement improvements to machining methods, programming strategies, tooling, and work holding.
• Develop improved fixtures and tooling solutions, recording photographs and documenting proven set-ups.
• Improve departmental systems, procedures, and practices for consistency and efficiency.
• Identify manufacturing issues and propose practical solutions and improvements.
• Monitor machine utilisation, workflow and production performance to optimise capacity.
• Promote high standards of quality, housekeeping and organisation in the 3-axis department.

Descripción del empleo

Response Personnel Ltd is seeking an experienced 3-Axis CNC Machinist (Heidenhain Control Preferred) to join our Dartford-based engineering team. This is a hands-on leadership role requiring active setting, operation and programming of CNC machines and senior staff support.

You will work closely with the Engineering Manager to coordinate workloads, mentor younger machinists, and drive continuous improvements in methods, tooling and productivity while maintaining high quality standards.