CNC Team Leader

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants; Dartford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Morgan Jones Recruitment Consultants is seeking an experienced CNC Team Leader in Kent to join a well-established engineering manufacturer. This hands-on leadership role combines mentoring, shop-floor control and continuous improvement to drive departmental performance.

You will set and operate 3-axis CNC milling, programme CADCAM, optimise strategies, mentor apprentices, and work closely with the Engineering Manager to prioritise production.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a CNC Machinist with 3-axis milling expertise.
• Strong programming, setting and operating experience.
• CADCAM experience is essential.
• Heidenhain control knowledge is highly desirable.
• Supervisory or team-lead experience advantageous.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Set, operate and program 3-axis CNC milling machines on a day-to-day basis.
• Produce CADCAM programmes and optimise machining strategies.
• Coordinate workloads and assist with production priorities.
• Mentor junior machinists and apprentices on the shop floor.
• Drive process improvements to reduce cycle times and increase productivity.
• Document set-ups and best practice procedures.

Skills

3-axis CNC milling

CNC programming

Mentoring/leadership

CADCAM

Tools

Heidenhain control

Job description

CNC Team Leader, Hands-on leadership role with a well-established engineering manufacturer. Lead a skilled machining team, mentor junior staff, drive process improvements, programme and operate CNC machinery, and help shape departmental performance and productivity.

CNC Team Leader

Location: Kent

Salary: Competitive DOE

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Our client, a successful and growing engineering manufacturer, is seeking an experienced CNC Team Leader to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC professional who enjoys combining hands-on machining with leadership, mentoring, and continuous improvement responsibilities.

Why Join Our Client?

• Permanent position with a stable and established manufacturer
• Opportunity to influence processes and departmental performance
• Varied and technically challenging work
• Supportive management team
• Career development and progression opportunities

The Role

Working closely with the Engineering Manager, you will play a key role in the day-to-day operation of the machining department while remaining actively involved on the shop floor.

Duties will include:

• Setting, operating and programming 3-axis CNC milling machines
• Producing CADCAM programmes and optimising machining strategies
• Coordinating workloads and assisting with production priorities
• Supporting and mentoring junior machinists and apprentices
• Improving tooling, fixtures, work holding methods and machine efficiency
• Reducing cycle times and increasing productivity through process improvements
• Documenting successful set-ups and best practice procedures
• Identifying manufacturing challenges and implementing effective solutions
• Monitoring machine utilisation and production performance
• Maintaining high standards of quality, organisation and housekeeping

About You

• Proven experience as a CNC Machinist with 3-axis milling expertise
• Strong programming, setting and operating experience
• CADCAM experience is essential
• Heidenhain control knowledge is highly desirable
• Previous supervisory, senior machinist or team leader experience advantageous
• Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to mentor and develop less experienced team members
• Excellent communication and organisational skills

Morgan Jones is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.