CNC Team Leader

Position: CNC Team Leader

Location: Cheltenham

Salary: 15 - 16.50 per hour (DOE)

My client is seeking an experienced CNC Team Leader with strong Fanuc and Heidenhain milling expertise. The ideal candidate will have 5+ years CNC programming experience and 10+ years operating CNC milling machines within a manufacturing environment. This hands-on role involves programming, setting, workflow coordination, and mentoring team members.

• Produce offline CNC programs for 4-5 axis milling using CAD/CAM.
• Interpret 3D models and drawings to generate efficient toolpaths.
• Select tools, feeds, speeds, and tolerances to optimise performance.
• Simulate programs and ensure accuracy before production.
• Support machinists during setup and program prove-out.
• Provide setup sheets, tool lists, and fixture instructions.
• Assist with machine setting and resolve on-machine issues.
• Improve programs for efficiency and repeatability.
• Identify tooling or process upgrades; reduce scrap and rework.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles where appropriate.
• Work closely with production and quality teams.
• Train, mentor, and support machinists and junior programmers.
• Help maintain smooth workflow through the machine shop.

• 5+ years CNC programming; 10+ years CNC milling operation.
• Strong knowledge of Fanuc & Heidenhain controls.
• Ability to read technical drawings and use precision measurement tools.
• Strong problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude.
• High attention to detail; able to work independently and in a team.

• Permanent position
• Salary - 38,000 to 42000 (DOE)
• Monday to Friday - 7am to 4pm (1pm finish on a Friday)
• Competitive holiday allowance
• Pension scheme

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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