Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Maidstone is seeking a Team Leader to oversee the Laser department. The successful candidate will have experience with CNC Laser Machines and be skilled at motivating and supporting a small team in a fast-paced environment. The role includes hands-on operation as well as managing the team. This is a permanent position with competitive weekly pay, offering different shifts and salary ranges based on experience.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of setting and operating Trumpf CNC Laser Machines is 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.

Responsibilities

• Mentoring, managing, leading, and supporting a small team of Laser Operators.
• Hands-on setting and operating of CNC Laser machines.

Skills

Proven experience operating CNC Laser Machines

Ability to motivate and lead a team

Understanding of laser cutting parameters

Reading engineering drawings

Machine maintenance and troubleshooting

Knowledge of 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