CNC Team Leader (CAD / CAM & Casting Machining Specialist)

Roots Systems Ltd; England; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced CNC Team Leader to oversee the machining team. This role requires expertise in CAD / CAM programming and machining castings, as well as strong leadership skills. The ideal candidate will ensure efficient workflows and product quality while driving improvements in CNC operations. Join a family business that values inclusion and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Strong background in CAD / CAM programming required.
• Hands-on experience with machining castings.
• Proven leadership capabilities are essential.

Responsibilities

• Lead machining team in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Ensure efficient workflow and high product quality.
• Drive continuous improvement in CNC operations.

Skills

CAD / CAM programming

Machining castings

Leadership capabilities

Education

NVQ / HNC in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing

Certificate in machine shop technology

Job description

Job Description

CNC TEAM LEADER

(CAD / CAM & CASTING MACHINING SPECIALIST)

About Us

Roots Systems Ltd are World Leaders in the design, manufacture and production of skid mounted rotary compressors for the oil and gas industry. Currently based in Stonehouse, the Company has grown over the past 10 years and. during 2026 will be moving to a larger and improved production facility in Gloucester.

We invest in advanced machinery and seek out opportunities to reduce our carbon footprint, whilst our streamlined production flow allows us to deliver on-time.

We are proud to be a family business and work as a team so all of our employees feel a sense of inclusion, support and belonging.

Our Ideal Candidate

We are seeking a skilled and experienced CNC Team Leader to lead our machining team in a dynamic manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in CAD / CAM programming, hands‑on experience with machining castings, and proven leadership capabilities. This role is critical to ensure an efficient workflow, products are right first time and to drive through cost savings by seeking continuous improvement in CNC operations.

For this role you will need to have an NVQ / HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing along with a Certificate in machine shop technology or machine tool technol...