CNC Team Leader

First Base; Nuneaton; Presencial; GBP 42.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

25 days annual leave

Descripción de la vacante

First Base in Nuneaton is seeking a skilled CNC Team Leader to manage a bespoke, small-batch milling department. You will supervise a team of CNC machinists, ensure on-time delivery and maintain quality standards.

The role reports to the Production Manager and requires hands-on leadership, excellent problem-solving and the ability to optimise tooling, speeds and feeds while upholding ISO quality guidelines.

Formación

• Experience in CNC milling and one-off/small-batch environments.
• Able to read engineering drawings and hold tolerances.
• Plan and coordinate production activities.
• Maintain ISO quality standards.
• Strong leadership and communication.

Responsabilidades

• Lead and supervise CNC machinists daily.
• Plan, organise and monitor production to meet orders.
• Coordinate materials, tooling and resources.
• Oversee milling operations, speeds and tooling.
• Resolve technical/operational issues.
• Ensure quality and compliance with ISO standards.
• Identify process improvements.
• Collaborate with Production Manager to meet deadlines.

Conocimientos

CNC milling

Engineering drawings

Leadership

Production planning

Quality systems

Communication

Herramientas

Heidenhain control

Siemens control

Mazatrol control

Descripción del empleo

CNC Team Leader

Location: Nuneaton

Hours: Day Shift

• Monday to Thursday: 7.30am - 4.00pm
• Friday: 7.30am - 12.30pm

Salary: Up to £47,000 per annum

Holidays: 25 days annual leave

We are recruiting a CNC Team Leader for a leading manufacturing business based in Nuneaton. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC machinist or production engineering professional to take responsibility for the day-to-day running of an advanced CNC milling department within a bespoke, small-batch and one-off manufacturing environment.

Reporting directly to the Production Manager, you will lead a team of skilled and semi-skilled engineers, ensuring production targets, quality standards and delivery deadlines are consistently achieved.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise a team of CNC machinists, providing day-to-day guidance, support and direction.
• Plan, organise and monitor production activities to ensure customer orders are completed on time.
• Coordinate materials, tooling, fixtures and resources to maximise production efficiency.
• Oversee CNC milling operations, ensuring appropriate machining strategies, speeds, feeds and tooling are used.
• Support the team in resolving technical and operational issues involving machinery, tooling, programmes and fixturing.
• Monitor product quality and ensure components meet customer specifications and required tolerances.
• Investigate and resolve in-process quality issues, recording internal rejects and implementing corrective actions where necessary.
• Ensure manufacturing processes and documentation are maintained in accordance with ISO quality standards.
• Identify opportunities to improve machining processes, productivity and machine utilisation.
• Work closely with the Production Manager and wider team to ensure production priorities and deadlines are achieved.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• Strong background in CNC milling, with a thorough understanding of machining processes and technology.
• Previous experience in a bespoke, one-off or small-batch manufacturing environment.
• Good knowledge of CNC milling machinery, including speeds, feeds, tooling, fixturing and machining strategies.
• Experience of setting and operating CNC milling machines.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Experience of planning and coordinating production activities, materials and resources.
• Good understanding of engineering quality systems, ideally within an ISO-controlled manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication and organisational skills, with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
• A practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving, with the ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.

Desirable Skills and Experience:

• Previous experience in a CNC Team Leader, Supervisor or Workshop Management position.
• Alternatively, a strong production engineering background with the ambition to move into a leadership role.
• Working knowledge of Heidenhain, Siemens or Mazatrol CNC control systems.
• Experience machining composite tooling, including epoxy boards, carbon composite components, jigs and fixtures.
• Experience machining aluminium, steel and other metals.