CNC Shift Lead: Lead Programmer, Setter & Operator

Adept Resourcing; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering firm in Rotherham is seeking an experienced CNC Shift Lead to join their operations team. The role involves programming, setting, and operating CNC machining centers, with a focus on quality and performance. Candidates should have a background in CNC programming (FANUC or Hurco) and experience in a lead role. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £20 per hour and opportunities for career growth in a supportive engineering environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Autonomy to lead and mentor

Work with modern equipment

Stable long-term career opportunity

Qualifications

• Experience in programming CNC machines like FANUC or Hurco.
• Supervisory or lead role experience in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong inspection and measurement capability.

Responsibilities

• Act as the go-to technical expert for your shift.
• Programme, set, and operate CNC machining centers.
• Allocate work and communicate the production plan.
• Drive shift performance and promote best practices.
• Support training and development of team members.

Skills

CNC programming

Supervisory skills

Inspection and measurement

Communication skills

Experience with automation/robotics

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent engineering background

Tools

FANUC controls

HURCO controls

Job description

A leading precision engineering firm in Rotherham is seeking an experienced CNC Shift Lead to join their operations team. The role involves programming, setting, and operating CNC machining centers, with a focus on quality and performance. Candidates should have a background in CNC programming (FANUC or Hurco) and experience in a lead role. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £20 per hour and opportunities for career growth in a supportive engineering environment.