CNC Team Lead

A CNC Team Lead is needed in Hastings. £15–£17 per hour + overtime. Days initially, rotating shifts later. Take ownership of a brand-new CNC work centre with real autonomy, progression, and long-term opportunity in a growing manufacturer.
CNC Team Lead
Hastings
£15–£17 per hour + Overtime
Temporary to Permanent or Permanent
The Opportunity
Morgan Jones is working confidentially with a growing manufacturing business that has recently invested in a high-spec CNC router as part of an exciting production upgrade. This role offers a rare chance to step into a lead position and shape a CNC work centre from the ground up.
The Role
This is a hands-on, senior CNC position with real responsibility, ideal for someone who enjoys autonomy and technical ownership.
Key responsibilities include:
* Programming and operating a 3-axis CNC router
* Selecting tooling, feeds, speeds, and cutting strategies
* Machining a variety of materials, including composites
* Troubleshooting and optimising processes
* Ensuring quality standards and tolerances are met
* Owning work centre organisation, tooling stock, and documentation
* Supporting production and liaising with supervisors
About You
You will have proven CNC programming and operating experience, strong technical knowledge of tooling and materials, and the confidence to work independently.
Experience with composite materials or in a senior/lead role would be advantageous.
Hours & Pay
* £15–£17 per hour, depending on experience
* Overtime: 1.25x first 5 hours, 1.5x thereafter
* Monday to Friday, 6 am–2 pm initially
* Moving to rotating shifts (6–2 / 2–10) mid-year
* Saturday overtime available at discretion
Why Join Our Client?
* Take ownership of a new CNC work centre
* Influence processes and improvements
* Long-term progression into leadership
* Be part of a business investing in growth and people
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