Adept Resourcing are recruiting on behalf of our client, a successful and growing precision engineering business, for an experienced CNC Shift Lead to join their operations team.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a highly skilled CNC Programmer/Setter/Operator who is ready for the next step, or an experienced Lead seeking a new challenge in a modern, forward-thinking engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

As CNC Shift Lead, you will:

Act as the go to technical expert for your shift.
Programme, set and operate CNC machining centres (experience with HURCO and FANUC controls highly beneficial).
Allocate work, communicate the production plan, and ensure standards and deadlines are met.
Drive shift performance and promote best-practice in tooling, work holding and tight-tolerance machining.
Support NPI activities, including CAD/CAM involvement.
Work with Engineering to identify cost and time reductions in manufacturing.
Lead quality investigations to determine true root cause.
Assist in Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Support training and development of team members.

What We're Looking For

A time-served apprentice or equivalent engineering background.
Experienced in programming FANUC or Hurco would be ideal
Experienced in a supervisory or lead role.
Strong inspection and measurement capability.
Comfortable working on medium to high volume batch work.
Confident communicator with a proactive, positive approach.
Experience with automation/robotics is an advantage.

What's In It for You?

A role where your CNC expertise is valued and put to use daily.
Salary of up to 20 per hour
The autonomy to lead, mentor and influence improvements.
The chance to work with modern equipment in a well-established engineering team.
A stable, long-term career opportunity with scope to grow.

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