CNC Supervisor

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a CNC Workshop Supervisor to lead machinists in Newry, Northern Ireland. The ideal candidate will have supervisory experience, a machinist background, and a strong grasp of safety requirements. This role involves mentoring, operating CNC equipment, and improving workshop productivity. A full-time position with a salary of €18 per hour.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory experience in a machining environment.
• Time-served machinist/toolmaker background.
• Strong understanding of machine shop safety requirements.

Responsibilities

• Supervise machinists to ensure tasks are completed efficiently.
• Mentor and train machinists at all levels.
• Operate CNC mills and lathes efficiently.

Skills

Supervisory experience in machining

Machine shop safety requirements

Effective communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Education

Machinist/Toolmaker background

Job description

Overview

Location: Newry, Northern Ireland

Salary: €18 per hour

Hours: Monday – Friday, normal dayshift (40 hours per week)

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced CNC Workshop Supervisor to lead and support a team of machinists in a busy precision engineering environment. The successful candidate will combine hands-on machining expertise with proven leadership skills to deliver high-quality output in a timely and cost-effective manner, ensuring satisfaction for both internal and external customers.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise machinists to ensure daily tasks are completed efficiently and to specification
• Mentor, train, and upskill machinists at all levels within the team
• Operate CNC mills and lathes, delivering machining operations in an efficient and timely manner
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to increase workshop productivity and efficiency
• Maintain daily capacity plans and ensure production schedules are met
• Accurately complete time sheets, computer logs, and registers, ensuring team compliance
• Implement and monitor Health & Safety policies, ensuring correct PPE is worn at all times
• Liaise across departments to ensure smooth workflow and collaboration

Key Requirements

• Proven supervisory experience in a similar machining environment
• Time-served machinist/toolmaker background
• Strong understanding of machine shop safety requirements
• Ability to follow logical workflows and use own initiative
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to plan, organise, and liaise across departments
• Experience working with a wide range of materials, including brass, aluminium, stainless steel, tool steel, and nylon

Simply apply and one our team members will be in touch very soon.

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