CNC Milling Team Leader

CNC Milling Team Leader (MAJORMANUFACTURING) Nottingham, England

Salary: GBP21 – GBP22 per hour

Milling Team Leader – CNC Manufacturing

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated Milling Team Leader to take ownership of our clients busy milling department. This is a hands‑on leadership role at the heart of a fast‑paced engineering environment, where you’ll play a key part in driving production performance, maintaining exceptional quality standards, and leading a skilled machining team.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading, supporting, and motivating the milling team on a day‑to‑day basis
• Planning workloads and priorities to ensure production schedules are achieved
• Setting, operating, and programming CNC milling machines where required
• Ensuring all components are manufactured to engineering drawings and tight tolerances
• Carrying out first‑off inspections and supporting in‑process quality checks
• Monitoring output, efficiency, scrap levels, and machine downtime
• Promoting and enforcing health & safety standards across the department
• Supporting training, coaching, and development of team members, including apprentices and new starters
• Working closely with Production, Quality, Planning, and Engineering teams to meet business objectives
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Managing absence, performance, and conduct issues in line with company procedures
• Ensuring machines and work areas are maintained to a high standard of housekeeping
• Supporting shift handovers and ensuring clear communication across teams

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in a CNC milling / manufacturing environment
• Previous experience in a supervisory or team leader role within machining or production
• Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and tolerances
• Hands‑on experience setting and operating CNC milling machines
• Solid understanding of tooling, feeds, speeds, and machining methods
• A strong commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
• Experience with Fanuc, Heidenhain, or Siemens controls
• Engineering apprenticeship or relevant qualification
• Background in precision engineering or heavy manufacturing
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or CI methodologies

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