CNC Team Leader

Quest Technical Ltd; Bolton upon Dearne; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 24,796; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Quest Technical Ltd is seeking an experienced CNC Shift Team Lead for the Rotherham facility. The role is hands‑on and you will act as the technical authority for the shift, driving quality and productivity across medium to high volume batches.

You will participate in Production Meetings, lead by example, and work closely with setters and operators to optimize processes. The position offers a late afternoon shift with opportunities for development and a competitive package.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years programming and machineshop experience.
• At least 3 years supervisory experience.
• Experience as Setter Operator required.
• Capable to program, set and operate CNC machining centres with driven tools.
• Fully competent with inspection equipment to verify quality.
• Experience with medium to high volume engineering background.
• Pro‑active team player with good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate at all levels and drive positive change.
• Experience of robotics/automation.

Responsibilities

• Act as technical authority on the shift and lead hands‑on machining.
• Contribute to effective Production Meetings and shift planning.
• Ensure quality and on‑time delivery of components.

Skills

CNC Turning

CNC Milling

Setter Operator

Team Leadership

Inspection Equipment

Robotics / Automation

Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Time served apprenticeship

Job description

Overview

CNC Shift Team Lead

We are working with a well-developed company who have a focused manufacturing capability based on CNC technology. In addition to traditional standalone machining centres, they have 6 sliding head CNC lathes that allow complete production of finished components from raw bar material. We are recruiting for an experienced CNC Shift Team Leader to join them in their facility in Rotherham.

Requirements

• The CNC Shift Team Leaders must have experience with CNC Turner or CNC Milling
• A minimum of 10 years relevant programming and machineshop experience
• A minimum 3 years supervisory experience
• Experience as a Setter Operator will be required
• Confident of working on medium to high volume batch work and fully skilled to program, set and operate CNC machining centres with driven tools
• Must be fully competent with all types of inspection equipment to verify component quality
• Experience of medium to high volume engineering background
• Must lead by example
• A time served apprentice with a wide range of engineering experience
• Pro‑active team player with good inter‑personial and motivational skills
• The ability to communicate at all levels, not afraid to challenge the status quo and deliver a positive change
• Experience of working with robots/automation

Responsibilities

The successful CNC Shift Lead will be very hands on and will act as a technical authority for the shift. You will participate in and contribute to effective Production Meetings etc.

Benefits

This is a full time permanent position and working the late afternoon shift only. In return my client are offering excellent hourly rate inclusive of shift allowance, free on site park and other benefits to be confirmed.

Shift Details

• Mon‑Fri – 6am‑2pm (40 hours)
• Mon‑Thur – 2pm‑12am (40 hours)
• OT paid @ 1.5x
• 6% bonus eligible after probation

Please send your CV for immediate consideration to Zabina @ Quest Technical Ltd