CNC Turning Team Leader

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Woking; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance after probab

Health cash plan

Company pension

Death in service benefit

Free onsite parking with EV charging

Free onsite gym

Weekly yoga and boxercise sessions

Ongoing training and career dev.

Job summary

Syntech Recruitment are proud to support a leading precision engineering and manufacturing business in their search for an experienced CNC Turning Team Leader. You will lead a team of CNC Turners, Manual Machinists and Apprentices, ensuring production targets and quality standards are achieved while remaining actively involved in the machining environment.

This permanent, on-site role offers a competitive hourly rate and clear progression opportunities, with overtime and benefits supporting

Qualifications

• Experience leading or supervising a CNC machining team.
• Strong CNC turning background with programming, setting and operating experience.
• Good knowledge of Mazatrol controls and ISO programming.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of CNC Turners, Manual Machinists and Apprentices.
• Coordinate daily production priorities to achieve quality and delivery targets.
• Monitor KPIs including productivity, machine utilisation and scrap.
• Provide technical support with CNC programming, setting and operations.
• Support process optimisation, tooling selection and fixture improvements.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

CNC turning

Programming

Mazatrol

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Tools

Mazak Hyper Quadrex

Mazatrol controls

ISO programming

Job description

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am – 4:00pm (40 hours per week with flexible start/finish times) Overtime: £31.73 - £36.00 per hour (paid at 1.5x basic rate) Duration: Permanent

Syntech Recruitment are proud to be supporting a leading precision engineering and manufacturing business in their search for an experienced CNC Turning Team Leader. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on CNC Turning professional with leadership experience to join a modern, well-equipped machine shop. You'll lead a team of CNC Turners, Manual Machinists and Apprentices, ensuring production targets, quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives are achieved whilst remaining actively involved in the machining environment.

What's in it for you?

• £21.15 - £24.00 per hour depending on experience
• Overtime paid at £31.73 - £36.00 per hour
• Monthly production bonus
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private medical insurance after probation
• Health cash plan
• Company pension
• Death in service benefit
• Free onsite parking with EV charging
• Free onsite gym
• Weekly yoga and boxercise sessions
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

CNC Turning Team Leader Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and develop a team of CNC Turners, Manual Machinists and Apprentices
• Coordinate daily production priorities to achieve quality and delivery targets
• Monitor KPIs including productivity, machine utilisation, quality and scrap
• Provide technical support with CNC programming, setting and machining operations
• Support process optimisation, tooling selection and fixture improvements
• Manufacture precision components to tight tolerances when required
• Review engineering drawings and manufacturing methods
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects alongside Engineering
• Lead root cause investigations and implement corrective actions
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintain excellent Health & Safety and housekeeping standards
• Support recruitment, onboarding and staff development
• Conduct performance reviews and mentoring

CNC Turning Team Leader Requirements

• Previous experience leading or supervising a CNC machining team
• Strong CNC Turning background with programming, setting and operating experience
• Good knowledge of Mazatrol controls and ISO programming
• Experience with Mazak Hyper Quadrex or similar multi-axis CNC lathes
• Strong understanding of machining processes, tooling and cutting parameters
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience
• Excellent communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• Passion for developing people and driving operational excellence