CNC Team Leader

Futures; Greater London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a CNC Team Leader, where you will oversee operations in a cutting-edge facility. This role is perfect for someone passionate about quality and safety, leading a skilled team in a regulated industry. You will manage workflows, support tooling setups, and work closely with engineering teams to optimize processes. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to drive continuous improvement, this opportunity is ideal for you.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in CNC machining with leadership skills.
• Strong understanding of technical drawings and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of CNC operators and programmers.
• Manage workflow and ensure compliance with production targets.

Skills

CNC Machining

Leadership

Technical Drawings

Problem-Solving

Communication

Continuous Improvement

Tools

3- to 5-axis CNC Machines

Job description

Are you an experienced CNC machinist ready to take the next step in your career? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-precision environment where quality and safety come first? We re looking for a CNC Team Leader to join our growing team and take the lead in delivering world-class components for a highly regulated industry.

As CNC Team Leader, you ll oversee daily operations on the shop floor, leading a skilled team of machinists working on state-of-the-art 3- to 5-axis CNC machines. You ll be responsible for maintaining production targets, ensuring quality compliance, and driving continuous improvement in a clean, modern facility committed to excellence.

What You ll Do:

• Lead, motivate, and support a team of CNC operators and programmers

• Manage workflow, schedule jobs, and monitor output to meet deadlines

• Support tooling, setups, first-off approvals, and troubleshooting

• Work closely with engineering and quality teams to resolve issues and optimize processes

• Foster a safe, efficient, and collaborative work environment

What We re Looking For:

• Proven experience operating and setting 3- to 5-axis CNC machines

• Leadership or supervisory experience in a CNC or precision machining environment

• Strong understanding of technical drawings

• Comfortable working within a regulated industry (aerospace, medical, defence, etc.)

• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

• A passion for quality and continuous improvement

If this role sounds of interest, click apply now.