Ernest Gordon Recruitment
CNC Team Leader (Manufacturing)
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CNC Team Leader (Manufacturing)
£50,000 - £60,000 + Training + Progression + Christmas Bonus + Half Day Friday + Free Parking
Watford
Are you an Engineering Team Leader, Senior CNC Setter or Programmer with experience on Sliding Head Lathes looking to take the next step into a leadership role with a well-established precision engineering company offering autonomy, overtime and an early finish every Friday?
Do you want to join a specialist manufacturer of high-precision components where you'll lead the day-to-day operation of the machine shop while remaining hands-on with Citizen or Star Sliding Head Lathes, ensuring production targets and quality standards are consistently achieved?
This company is a trusted name in high-precision component manufacturing, supplying industries that demand the highest standards. Due to continued growth, they are looking to recruit a CNC Production Manager to oversee workshop operations, manage production schedules and support the continued development of their machining department.
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In this role, you will:
- Manage the day-to-day running of the workshop
- Set and programme Citizen or Star Sliding Head CNC lathes
- Manufacture prototype and small to medium batch precision components in materials including stainless steel, aluminium and brass
- Read and interpret engineering drawings
- Ensure delivery deadlines are met, maintain ISO9001 quality standards and support continuous improvement across the production facility
This role would suit a CNC Production Manager or an experienced Senior CNC Setter/Programmer with Sliding Head Lathe experience looking for a long-term opportunity with a growing precision engineering company offering overtime, bonuses and excellent working conditions.
The Person:
- Experience setting and programming Sliding Head CNC Lathes
- Citizen or Star machine experience
- Background in precision engineering manufacturing
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Reference Number: BBBH26078
Keywords: CNC Production Manager, Sliding Head, Citizen, Star, CNC Programmer, CNC Setter, CNC Lathe, Precision Engineering, Workshop Manager, Manufacturing Manager, Production Supervisor, Watford
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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.
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