CNC Team Leader

CNC Team Leader / Senior Machinist (CADCAM)

📍 Dartford, Kent
💰 Competitive Salary (DOE) Negotiable + Career Progression + Long-Term Stability

Lead. Innovate. Make an Impact.

Are you an experienced CNC Machinist with strong CADCAM programming skills looking to step into a senior leadership role? This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and growing engineering business in Dartford, where you'll play a pivotal role in driving productivity, mentoring the next generation of machinists, and helping shape the future of the machining department.

Working closely with the Engineering Manager, you'll be trusted to lead by example in a hands-on role that combines technical expertise with team leadership and continuous improvement initiatives.

What You'll Be Doing

* Setting, operating and programming 3-axis CNC milling machines.

* Producing and optimising CADCAM programmes.

* Coordinating workloads and supporting production scheduling.

* Mentoring and developing junior machinists and apprentices.

* Driving improvements in machining methods, tooling and programming strategies.

* Developing fixtures and tooling solutions to improve efficiency and reduce cycle times.

* Identifying and implementing process improvements across the department.

* Monitoring workflow, machine utilisation and productivity performance.

* Promoting high standards of quality, organisation and housekeeping.

What We're Looking For

* Proven experience within CNC machining and programming.

* Strong 3-axis milling experience.

* CADCAM programming knowledge.

* Heidenhain controls experience preferred.

* Previous leadership, supervisory or mentoring experience.

* A proactive mindset with a passion for continuous improvement and problem solving.

Why Join?

✅ Key leadership role within a respected engineering business
✅ Opportunity to influence processes and departmental growth
✅ Hands-on position with genuine autonomy and responsibility
✅ Supportive management team and collaborative culture
✅ Long-term career prospects and progression opportunities
✅ Competitive package based on experience and capability

If you're a skilled CNC professional ready to take ownership of a department, develop team capability, and drive operational excellence, we'd love to hear from you.

📞 Contact Nicki today for a confidential discussion and further details