Manual CNC Team Leader in Hastings
Posted by Sammons Recruitment Ltd
£16 an hour
Hastings · Permanent
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
- 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!
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