Lead CNC Milling Supervisor: Hands-On Leader & Mentorship

HR GO Recruitment; Chatteris; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

HR GO Recruitment seeks a hands-on CNC Milling Section Supervisor to lead a machining cell in a fast expanding precision engineering business in the UK. You will work closely with the Machine Shop Manager and senior programmers, oversee shift performance, and step onto machines when required to support production.

The role is permanent and salary starting dependant on experience; you must have current UK right to work to be considered.

Qualifications

• Hands-on CNC milling experience with setting and machining.
• Experience machining metals and composites; training provided.
• Prior supervision or leadership experience.
• Strong communication to lead and coach peers.
• Knowledge of quality/inspection in precision manufacturing.
• Organised and proactive with people development.
• Apprenticeship/technical qualification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CNC milling section to meet production hours and output.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and holiday planning.
• Develop apprentices and trainees with training schedules.
• Support subcontract decisions to bring parts in-house.
• Assist with setup sheets, tooling lists, and documentation.
• Participate in quality initiatives with CNC leadership.
• Attend meetings as required.

Skills

CNC milling

Leadership

Quality inspection

Training/coaching

Team supervision

Education

Apprenticeship/technical qualification

Tools

HAAS mills

Job description

HR GO Recruitment seeks a hands-on CNC Milling Section Supervisor to lead a machining cell in a fast expanding precision engineering business in the UK. You will work closely with the Machine Shop Manager and senior programmers, oversee shift performance, and step onto machines when required to support production.

The role is permanent and salary starting dependant on experience; you must have current UK right to work to be considered.