CNC Team Leader

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Cheltenham is seeking a CNC Team Leader to produce CNC programs for 4-5 axis milling. The successful candidate will have at least 5 years of CNC programming experience and strong knowledge of Fanuc and Heidenhain controls. This role involves mentoring machinists and optimizing production processes, offering a salary between £38,000 to £42,000, along with competitive benefits including a pension scheme and holiday allowance.

Benefits

Competitive holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC programming experience.
• 10+ years of CNC milling operation experience.
• Ability to read technical drawings and use precision measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Produce offline CNC programs for 4-5 axis milling.
• Interpret 3D models to generate efficient toolpaths.
• Train and mentor machinists and junior programmers.

Skills

CNC programming

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Mechanical aptitude

Tools

Fanuc controls

Heidenhain controls

Job description

Position: CNC Team Leader

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: £15 - £16.50 per hour (DOE)

CNC Team Leader Job Overview

• Produce offline CNC programs for 4-5 axis milling using CAD/CAM.
• Interpret 3D models and drawings to generate efficient toolpaths.
• Select tools, feeds, speeds, and tolerances to optimise performance.
• Simulate programs and ensure accuracy before production.
• Support machinists during setup and program prove‑out.
• Provide setup sheets, tool lists, and fixture instructions.
• Assist with machine setting and resolve on‑machine issues.
• Improve programs for efficiency and repeatability.
• Identify tooling or process upgrades; reduce scrap and rework.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles where appropriate.
• Work closely with production and quality teams.
• Train, mentor, and support machinists and junior programmers.
• Help maintain smooth workflow through the machine shop.

CNC Team Leader Job Requirements

• 5+ years CNC programming; 10+ years CNC milling operation.
• Strong knowledge of Fanuc & Heidenhain controls.
• Ability to read technical drawings and use precision measurement tools.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
• High attention to detail; able to work independently and in a team.

CNC Team Leader Salary & Benefits

• Permanent position.
• Salary - £38,000 to £42,000 (DOE).
• Monday to Friday – 7 am to 4 pm (finish at 1 pm on Friday).
• Competitive holiday allowance.
• Pension scheme.