Are you an experienced Machining Team Leader with a background in CNC machining and precision manufacturing? Do you enjoy leading a team, improving processes and ensuring production runs smoothly? If you’re looking for a hands-on leadership role where you can really make an impact, this could be an exciting next step.

We’re supporting a leading engineering and manufacturing business in Havant, known for their high-quality products and innovative approach to CNC machining and precision manufacturing. With ongoing investment in technology, equipment and processes, this is an opportunity to join a company that values continuous improvement, craftsmanship and operational excellence.

What’s the role all about?

As the Machining Team Leader, you’ll oversee daily operations across the CNC machining department on a Double Day Shift, ensuring production targets, quality and safety standards are consistently met.

You’ll lead, coach and develop a team of machinists, while helping to solve technical problems and improve processes across the shop floor.

You’ll be responsible for:

• Leading a team of CNC Machinists across the Double Day Shift
• Organising daily workloads to meet customer demand and delivery schedules
• Providing technical support on set-ups, tooling and machining issues
• Ensuring production output, efficiency and quality are achieved
• Supporting training, performance reviews and team development
• Monitoring KPIs such as downtime, scrap and throughput
• Working with Quality, Maintenance and Planning teams to resolve issues
• Supporting continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives

This is a practical leadership role where you’ll be visible on the shop floor and directly involved in helping the team perform at their best.

What you’ll need

To be successful as a Machining Team Leader, you’ll bring:

• CNC machining experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
• Strong knowledge of CNC equipment (Mazak, Haas, or similar)
• Ability to read engineering drawings and use precision measuring tools
• Good understanding of Lean, 5S and CI practices
• A hands-on leadership style and a positive approach to problem-solving
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What’s in it for you?

• Up to £44,972pa + shift allowance
• Permanent role, 37.5 hours per week
• Supportive workplace culture focused on quality and teamwork
• Opportunities to progress and develop
• Work with a globally recognised manufacturing organisation

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re an experienced Machining Team Leader looking for your next challenge in Havant, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today — or reach out for a confidential chat.

Kingdom People are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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