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

Hernshead Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Gloucester is seeking a skilled CNC Team Leader to oversee the machining team. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in CAD/CAM programming, significant hands-on machining experience, and proven leadership abilities. Responsibilities include supervising daily team activities, programming CNC machines, and collaborating with engineering to resolve issues. Competitive salary and numerous benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous Bonus Scheme

Contributory Pension Scheme

33 days annual leave

Life Assurance Scheme

Income Protection Plan

Employee Support and Perks Package

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience as a CNC Team Leader/Supervisor or Senior CNC Machinist.
• Experience using multi-axis CNC milling and turning machines.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and production planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the CNC Team.
• Program CNC machines using CAD/CAM software.
• Oversee machining of castings ensuring accuracy.
• Train and mentor team members in CNC operations.

Skills

CAD/CAM programming

Leadership capabilities

CNC machining

Multi-axis CNC operation

Education

NVQ/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing

Certificate in machine shop technology

Tools

Mastercam

Fusion 360

SolidCAM

Job description

About Us

My client are one of the 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.

Their Ideal Candidate

• They’re 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 technology/machinist. Candidates will need to have demonstrable experience as a CNC Team Leader/Supervisor or Senior CNC Machinist.


• You will have experience using multi-axis CNC milling and turning machines (3, 4 or 5 axis) and familiarity with ERP systems and production planning tools.

Main duties of the role

• Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of the CNC Team.


• Program CNC machines using CAD/CAM software (e.g., Mastercam, Fusion 360, SolidCAM).


• Oversee the machining of castings, ensuring dimensional accuracy and surface finish requirements.


• Optimise tooling, fixtures, and machining strategies for cast components.


• Conduct quality checks and ensure compliance with engineering specifications and safety standards.


• Train and mentor team members in CNC operations and best practices.


• Collaborate with engineering and quality departments to resolve technical issues.

Benefits

• Competitive salary (dependent on qualifications and experience).


• Annual company pay review and individual merit award review.


• Basic hours: Monday to Thursday 09.30 to 18.00 (half an hour unpaid lunch break); Friday 09.00 to 15.00 (hours are negotiable but need to overlap two shift patterns).


• Generous Bonus Scheme.


• Contributory Pension Scheme.


• 33 days annual leave (includes 8 days statutory bank holidays) plus our 'Flexible Holiday Trading Scheme'.


• Life Assurance Scheme (after qualifying period).


• Income Protection Plan (after qualifying period).


• Employee Support and Perks Package.