CNC Milling Lead - Hands-On Supervisor & Coach

HR GO Group; Chatteris; Remote; GBP 38,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Group is seeking a CNC Milling Section Supervisor in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, to lead a machining cell and develop apprentices. The role is permanent and salary ranges £38,000-£40,000 per annum, depending on experience.

You will work closely with the machine shop Manager and senior programmers, oversee shift performance, and be prepared to step onto machines when required. A hands-on leader is essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on CNC milling experience including setting and machining.
• Experience supervising a team or readiness to step into a leadership role.
• Experience machining metals and composites or willingness to learn.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to coach others.
• Knowledge of quality/inspection in a precision manufacturing environment.
• Apprenticeship/technical qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CNC milling section to meet production hours, output and priorities.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and cover holidays as needed.
• Support in-house training for part setting and machining.
• Develop apprentices and trainees; coach in best practice.
• Support HAAS milling and other equipment, including setup and runs.
• Collaborate with programmers and CNC Manager to bring subcontract parts in-house.
• Manage staffing and holiday planning across shifts.
• Run machines to cover holidays, sickness and urgent demand.
• Assist with inspection and quality initiatives.
• Create and maintain setup sheets and tooling lists.
• Attend meetings as required.

Skills

CNC milling

Leadership

Programming understanding

Quality/inspection

Communication

Production scheduling

Education

Apprenticeship/technical qualification desirable

Tools

HAAS mills

CNC equipment

Job description

HR GO Group is seeking a CNC Milling Section Supervisor in Chatteris, Cambridgeshire, to lead a machining cell and develop apprentices. The role is permanent and salary ranges £38,000-£40,000 per annum, depending on experience.

You will work closely with the machine shop Manager and senior programmers, oversee shift performance, and be prepared to step onto machines when required. A hands-on leader is essential.