CNC Press Brake Lead & Setter — Team Leader (Doncaster)

E3 Recruitment; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Free on-site parking

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking a CNC Press Brake Operator/Setter Supervisor in Doncaster to lead a small fabrication team, while staying hands-on with press brake setup and production.

You will supervise three operatives, drive on-time production, ensure quality and safety, and push continuous improvement across the department.

This permanent, full-time role offers rotating weekly shifts, a competitive salary of £36,400 per annum, 25 days holiday, a company pension, and on-site parking.

Qualifications

• Proven experience setting and operating CNC press brakes.
• Experience in supervising, team leadership or mentoring.
• Strong understanding of fabrication and sheet metal processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate CNC press brake machinery.
• Supervise, support, and motivate a team of three operatives.
• Monitor production performance and quality standards.
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Ensure health, safety, and environmental standards are maintained.
• Train, mentor, and develop team members.
• Support continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives.

Skills

CNC press brakes

Supervisory experience

Fabrication & sheet metal

Engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Leadership

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Job description

E3 Recruitment is seeking a CNC Press Brake Operator/Setter Supervisor in Doncaster to lead a small fabrication team, while staying hands-on with press brake setup and production.

You will supervise three operatives, drive on-time production, ensure quality and safety, and push continuous improvement across the department.

This permanent, full-time role offers rotating weekly shifts, a competitive salary of £36,400 per annum, 25 days holiday, a company pension, and on-site parking.