CNC Shift Manager - Night Shift

Ten Staffing Group Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading timber manufacturing company in Coventry is looking for a hands-on CNC Shift Manager to oversee the night shift team. You will ensure efficient CNC operations, promote safety, and maintain quality standards. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a CNC environment and strong leadership skills. This role offers competitive salary and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Overtime pay

Performance-based incentives

Supportive working environment

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading or supervising in a CNC/machine shop environment.
• Strong technical understanding of CNC operations.
• Confident decision-maker with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise CNC operators and ensure machines are running to target.
• Support and guide the team with day-to-day production tasks.
• Carry out quality checks and encourage a right-first-time approach.
• Monitor performance, reduce downtime, and keep work flowing.
• Promote safe working practices across the shift.

Skills

Team leadership

CNC operations

Communication skills

Decision-making

Safety-consciousness

Quality focus

Job description

Location

Coventry

Hours

Sunday to Thursday, 22:00-07:00

Salary

Up to £42,000 per annum + overtime + performance-based incentives

Introduction

We're looking for a hands‑on CNC Shift Manager to lead our night shift team in a modern timber manufacturing environment. You'll oversee CNC operations across multiple machines and ensure the whole shift runs smoothly, safely, and to plan.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise CNC operators and ensure machines are running to target.
• Support and guide the team with day‑to‑day production tasks.
• Carry out quality checks and encourage a right‑first‑time approach.
• Monitor performance, reduce downtime, and keep work flowing.
• Promote safe working practices across the shift.
• Maintain a tidy, well‑organised production area.
• Report key issues and performance updates to senior management.

Candidate Requirements

• Previous experience leading or supervising in a CNC/machine shop environment.
• Strong technical understanding of CNC operations.
• Confident decision‑maker with good communication skills.
• Able to motivate a team and maintain standards on shift.
• Safety‑conscious and quality‑focused.

Benefits

• Salary up to £38,000 per annum + overtime + performance-based incentives
• Permanent night shift role with leadership responsibility
• Opportunity to develop further within a growing timber manufacturing business
• Supportive working environment