CNC Milling Section Supervisor (Hands-on) - Precision Engineering

A fast-growing precision engineering business is looking for a hands-on CNC Milling Section Supervisor to lead a busy machining cell. This is a practical, shop-floor leadership role-ideal for an experienced CNC Miller/Setter/Operator who enjoys supporting others, driving output, and still getting on the machines when needed.

You''ll work closely with the Machine Shop Manager and senior programmers, taking ownership of day-to-day performance across early/late shifts while helping to develop apprentices and trainees.

You''ll be joining a business in growth mode, with real scope to shape standards, bring work back in-house, and progress your leadership career. Training and development are actively supported-especially for those stepping up into supervision.

• Lead the CNC milling section day-to-day, ensuring production hours, output and priorities are achieved
• Build working knowledge across all CNC section machines, setups, materials and best practice for runners/repeaters
• Support machining on HAAS mills and other equipment (prove-outs, running parts, troubleshooting and process improvement)
• Coach, train and upskill setters/operators; deliver in-house training on setting and machining
• Develop apprentices/trainees: identify training needs, build plans/schedules and mentor best practice
• Coordinate staffing, holiday planning and shift coverage to maintain output (including covering holidays/sickness when required)
• Work with programmers/CNC leadership to identify subcontract parts that can be brought back in-house and highlight future machine needs
• Support quality/inspection improvements and maintain setup sheets, tooling lists and supporting documentation

• Strong hands-on CNC milling background (setting and machining essential; programming knowledge beneficial)
• Experience machining metals; composite experience welcome (or willingness to learn-training provided)
• Supervisory/team-lead experience OR ready to step up into a leadership role
• Confident communicator who can coach and support a team
• Good understanding of inspection/quality expectations within precision manufacturing
• Apprenticeship/technical qualification desirable

Applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK. HR GO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing.