Lead CNC Machinist

Rise Technical Recruitment; Bath; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday

Company benefits

Training

Career progression

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a hands-on Lead CNC Machinist in Bath to manage and develop a shift-based team in a busy machine shop. You will oversee CNC machine setup, operation, and first-line supervision while maintaining production targets.

The role offers a triple shift pattern (earlies, lates and nights), regular overtime, training, progression opportunities, and a supportive environment within a well‑established local business.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory or management experience.
• Able to set, run, and programme CNC machines.
• Experience working in a production, manufacturing, or workshop environment.

Responsibilities

• Overseeing and occasionally running and setting CNC machines.
• Leading and supervising a team of engineers on shift.
• Working a triple shift pattern, Monday to Friday.

Skills

Supervisory experience

CNC programming

Team leadership

CNC setup and operation

Tools

CNC machines

Job description

Lead CNC Machinist

Bath, commutable from Frome, Radstock, Swindon, Yate, Trowbridge, Keynsham, Bristol, and Chippenham

£55,000-£58,000 | Monday to Friday (Triple Shift Pattern: Earlies, Lates & Nights) | 37 hours | Early finish on Fridays (7:30am-12:30pm) | Regular overtime opportunities | Training | Career progression | Pension | Holiday | Company benefits

An excellent opportunity for someone looking to remain hands‑on while overseeing their own team and progressing their career in management.

On offer is the chance to join a well‑respected local business, working with a team of skilled engineers within a company that regularly invests in its employees.

The day‑to‑day responsibilities of this role include stripping down, investigating, surveying, and rebuilding a range of mechanical products. The successful candidate will oversee a team of engineers and will be supported by the company to excel in their long‑term career.

This is a fantastic chance to join a global company and step into a senior role where you will play a key part in shaping and developing your own team.

The Role

Lead CNC Machinist / CNC Machine Shop Manager

• Overseeing and occasionally running and setting CNC machines
• Leading and supervising a team of engineers on shift
• Working a triple shift pattern, Monday to Friday

The Person

CNC Machine Shop Manager / Workshop Supervisor / Senior CNC Machinist

• Proven supervisory or management experience
• Able to set, run, and programme CNC machines
• Experience working in a production, manufacturing, or workshop environment

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd regrets to inform you that our client can only accept applications from engineering candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Candidates who do not have this right or permit, or who are pending an application to obtain it, should not apply, as their details will not be processed.