CNC Manufacturing Team Lead

CNC Manufacturing Team Lead

Salary: £42,550 + Benefits

Location:

Bedfordshire

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

37.5 per week

Working Pattern: 4‑day week (Mon‑Thurs) with flexible working

Security Clearance: SC required to start (DV eligibility required)

An established high‑technology manufacturing organisation is seeking an experienced CNC Manufacturing Team Lead to join a Special Projects precision machining environment based in Bedfordshire.

This is a hands‑on leadership role within a low‑volume, high‑complexity CNC machining facility, producing critical hardware and R&D components.

The position combines people leadership with active CNC machining, making it ideal for a senior CNC professional who wants to remain technically involved while leading a skilled team.

The work is focused on one‑off and small‑batch precision components, rather than high‑volume production.

• Lead, coach, and support a team of CNC machinists and technicians
• Take ownership of safety, quality, delivery, and cost within the production cell
• Plan and prioritise workloads to meet programme milestones and deadlines
• Remain hands‑on with CNC programming, setting, proving, and machining
• Manufacture complex, high‑value components using multi‑axis CNC milling and/or turning
• Support tooling, fixture, and machining process development
• Drive continuous improvement, lean practices, and high manufacturing standards
• Work closely with engineering, quality, planning, and materials teams

• Machines:
  Matsuura, Correa‑Nayak, Hurco
• Axis capability: 3 to 6 axis (experience in 5‑axis milling highly desirable)
• Controls:
  Fanuc and Heidenhain
• CAM:
  Hyper Mill experience desirable but not essential

• Strong hands‑on CNC machining background (milling preferred; turning also considered)
• Experience machining complex, low‑volume or one‑off components
• Multi‑axis CNC experience (3‑6 axis)
• Experience leading, mentoring, or supervising machinists
• Ability to work from engineering drawings, specifications, and procedures
• High standards for quality, safety, and process discipline

If you are a hands‑on CNC professional with leadership experience looking for technically challenging work in a precision machining environment, we encourage you to apply.