Team Leader

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

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an experienced Team Leader to manage the Laser department. Candidates must have proven experience with CNC Laser Machines, particularly Trumpf models, and be able to lead a small team in a dynamic environment. This permanent position offers weekly pay and various shift options, with salaries ranging from £38,000 to £47,800, depending on the shift. The role involves both operational responsibilities and team management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience of setting and operating Trumpf CNC Laser Machines is essential.
• Strong understanding of materials and nesting software for laser cutting.
• Ability to motivate and lead a small team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and manage a small team of Laser Operators.
• Set up and operate CNC Laser machines while leading the team.

Skills

Experience setting and operating CNC Laser Machines

Understanding of laser cutting parameters

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

Basic machine maintenance and troubleshooting

Knowledge of steel fabrication workflows

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