Lead CNC Machinist

Lead CNC Machinist (Turning)

Woking, Surrey

£40,000 - £45,000 per annum + Overtime (1.5x) + Monthly Bonus (~2%)

Monday-Friday, 7:30am-4:00pm (40 hours per week)

We are looking for an experienced lead CNC Machinist to join our Manufacturing and production Team. This hands‑on role involves programming, setting, and operating CNC turning and mill‑turn machines using Mazak, Siemens, and Fanuc controls. You'll act as the technical lead for the CNC Turning section – mentoring others, improving processes, and ensuring quality and productivity across the shop floor.

• Program, set, and operate CNC lathes and mill‑turn machines
• Prove out programs and resolve machining issues
• Plan and implement machining processes for new and existing parts
• Lead and mentor machinists, promoting best practice and continuous improvement
• Machine components in aluminium, stainless steel, brass, and other alloys

• Strong background with Mazak, Siemens, and/or Fanuc controls
• Proven ability to program, set, and operate CNC turning and mill‑turn machines
• Experience with twin‑spindle and Y‑axis mill‑turn machinery desirable
• Excellent knowledge of engineering drawings and quality requirements

• Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 (DOE)
• Overtime paid at 1.5x rate
• Monthly production bonus (~2%)
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Private pension scheme (5% employee / 3% employer)
• Health and wellbeing benefits after probation (BUPA, cashback plan, life insurance)
• Free parking, gym access, yoga and boxercise sessions
• Cycle to Work scheme

If you have the skills and experience outlined above and would like to be considered for this position, please contact Aadhya Kapoor on (phone number removed) or send your CV to .

Alternatively, apply directly to this advert!

Proactive offers a referral scheme for successful applicants - if you refer someone suited to this role and they are placed by Proactive, you could receive £250. T&Cs apply.

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.