CNC Miller Team Leader

CNC Milling Team Leader Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and driven CNC Milling Team Leader to manage the daily performance of the milling division. This hands‑on position plays a key role in delivering production goals, maintaining exceptional quality standards, promoting a safe working environment, and driving team success within a busy engineering setting. The ideal candidate will be a proactive leader who motivates and supports their team, while continuously improving efficiency, machining standards, and overall operational performance.

You may already be a CNC Milling Team Leader, or a strong CNC Miller, who is looking for that next step into supervisor team leading.

• £40,950
• Only a 4‑day working week, Monday – Thursday
• 37.5 hours, days only with flexible start and finish times
• Friday is available for overtime, but this is optional

Commutable from:
Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Grantham, Loughborough.

• Proven background within CNC milling and precision engineering
• Confident leading and motivating teams in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Strong ability to read engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances
• Skilled in setting and operating CNC milling machines efficiently
• Solid understanding of tooling, machining methods, feeds, and speeds
• Excellent communication skills with a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset
• Committed to maintaining high standards in quality, safety, and continuous improvement

• Confident operating Fanuc, Heidenhain, or Siemens control systems
• Background in engineering through apprenticeship or formal qualification
• Experience in precision engineering or heavy manufacturing environments
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement practices

• Lead and support the milling team on a day-to-day basis, setting clear direction and expectations
• Plan workloads and prioritise jobs to ensure production schedules are consistently met
• Operate, set, and programme CNC milling machines when required to support output
• Ensure all components meet strict engineering drawings and quality standards
• Monitor performance metrics including productivity, scrap, downtime, and efficiency
• Drive health & safety compliance and maintain excellent housekeeping across the area
• Support training, development, and performance of team members, including apprentices and new starters

Please note:

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.