Manual CNC Team Leader

Sammons Recruitment Ltd; Hastings; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Referral bonus

Job summary

Sammons Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced CNC Team Leader in Hastings to oversee the CNC and machining team, ensuring targets, quality and safety standards are met. The role is hands-on, with a focus on leading by example and developing colleagues.

The position requires experience in CNC machining and supervisory responsibilities, with the ability to manage day-to-day activities, interpret drawings, and maintain high workmanship standards. Alternating shifts are part of the role.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in CNC machining or a similar precision engineering environment.
• Experience in a team leader, supervisory or senior machinist role.
• Strong understanding of machining processes and engineering drawings.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• Ability to identify and resolve technical or production issues.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• A proactive, hands-on approach to supporting the wider team.
• Flexibility and willingness to work alternating shift patterns.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the CNC and machining team to ensure production targets and deadlines are met
• Oversee day-to-day machining activities, ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently
• Set up, operate and monitor machinery as required
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications to ensure components meet required tolerances
• Carry out quality checks and ensure products meet expected standards
• Identify and resolve production or machining issues, escalating where necessary
• Ensure machinery, tools and equipment are maintained and used safely
• Monitor workflow and allocate tasks to support an efficient production process
• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with health and safety procedures
• Support and train team members, sharing technical knowledge and encouraging best practice

Skills

CNC machining

Team leadership

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Organisational skills

Shift flexibility

Job description

Are you an experienced CNC machinist with strong leadership skills?

Our client is looking for a Manual CNC Team Leader to join their team, overseeing day-to-day machining activities while supporting production targets, quality standards and the development of colleagues.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on professional who can lead by example, maintain high standards of workmanship and help ensure production runs efficiently. The successful candidate must be comfortable working alternating shift patterns.

What's on Offer

• Job type: Full-time, temp to perm
• Location: Hastings, East Sussex
• Salary: £16 p/h

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the CNC and machining team to ensure production targets and deadlines are met
• Oversee day-to-day machining activities, ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently
• Set up, operate and monitor machinery as required
• Interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications to ensure components meet required tolerances
• Carry out quality checks and ensure products meet expected standards
• Identify and resolve production or machining issues, escalating where necessary
• Ensure machinery, tools and equipment are maintained and used safely
• Monitor workflow and allocate tasks to support an efficient production process
• Promote safe working practices and ensure compliance with health and safety procedures
• Support and train team members, sharing technical knowledge and encouraging best practice

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience in CNC machining or a similar precision engineering environment
• Experience in a team leader, supervisory or senior machinist role, or the ability to demonstrate leadership potential
• Strong understanding of machining processes and engineering drawings
• Good attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality work
• Ability to identify and resolve technical or production issues
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• A proactive, hands-on approach to supporting the wider team
• Flexibility and willingness to work alternating shift patterns

If you're an experienced CNC machinist ready to take the next step in your career and enjoy supporting a team to achieve its best, we'd love to hear from you!

If you know someone suitable for this role, share the word and through our referral scheme receive up to £250! for full details on all Permanent, Temporary and Contract career opportunities we are actively seeking candidates for. Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications. Any salary advertised is for search purposes only. If you have not heard from us within 7 days you will have not been successful on this occasion, however, we would welcome your application for alternative vacancies