Team Leader

Jenrick Engineering; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the East Midlands is looking for experienced Team Leaders to manage a Laser department. The position requires proven expertise in operating CNC Laser machines, particularly Trumpf models, along with strong leadership skills. The role entails mentoring a small team, hands-on operation of machinery, and ensuring efficient workflows. Two shift options are available with salaries ranging from £38,000 to £47,800. This permanent role offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of setting and operating Trumpf CNC Laser Machines is essential.
• Strong understanding of laser cutting parameters, materials and nesting software is required.
• Confident in reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience of basic machine maintenance and troubleshooting is needed.
• Knowledge of steel fabrication and production workflows is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Mentor, manage, lead, and support a small team of Laser Operators.
• Hands on setting and operating CNC Laser machines.
• Ensure training and development of team members in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Proven experience of setting and operating CNC Laser Machines

Strong understanding of laser cutting parameters

Confident in reading engineering drawings

Basic machine maintenance and troubleshooting

Knowledge of steel fabrication workflow

Job description

Are you a Team Leader with previous experience of setting and operating CNC Laser Machines? I am working with a client in Sandbach who are recruiting x2 Team Leaders to run the Laser department on either a mornings or afternoons shift. As a Team Leader you must have proven experience on Laser machines as well as the ability to motivate, lead and support a small team in a fast paced environment.

This is a weekly paid permanent position.

Hours and salary:

Monday to Friday, 6am - 2pm (shorter day on a Friday) £38,000 - £43,000

Monday to Friday, 2pm - 10pm (shorter day on a Friday) £42,500 - £47,800

The Role:

Mentoring, managing, leading and supporting a small team of Laser Operators whilst still being hands on setting and operating CNC Laser machines.

Experience

• Proven experience of setting and operating Trumpf CNC Laser Machines - essential
• Strong understanding of laser cutting parameters, materials and nesting software
• Confident in reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Experience of basic machine maintenance and troubleshooting
• Knowledge of a steel fabrication and production workflow