Details:
- Salary: £50,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Bristol ENG BS3
- Date: 2 days ago
Description:
CNC Production Shift Lead (Night Shift)
Location: Bristol
Salary: £50,000 - £55,000 per annum, DOE
Hours: Sunday to Thursday, 10:00pm - 6:00am
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
We are recruiting an experienced CNC Production Shift Lead to oversee night-shift manufacturing operations within an established aerospace engineering business in Bristol.
This is a hands-on leadership position combining responsibility for people, production and performance with practical CNC machining knowledge. You will lead and support the night-shift team, ensuring production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
You will also provide technical support across CNC turning and milling operations, helping operators resolve machining issues, complete machine setups and maintain consistent output.
Key Responsibilities
Team Leadership
Supervise and support production employees throughout the shift
Allocate workloads and manage staffing levels effectively
Coach, mentor and develop operators
Address performance, attendance and shop-floor issues professionally
Conduct detailed shift handovers
Maintain clear communication between the shop floor and management
Production Management
Ensure production targets, KPIs and deadlines are achieved
Monitor machine performance and production output
Identify and resolve operational issues
Coordinate workflow across CNC machining activities
Work closely with Production, Quality, Engineering and Maintenance
Maintain accurate shift and production records
CNC Machining Support
Provide hands-on support across CNC turning and milling operations
Assist with machine setups, tool changes and offset adjustments
Support operators in resolving technical machining issues
Interpret engineering drawings and tolerances
Improve machining efficiency, accuracy and output
Ensure machines are operated safely and effectively
Quality and Continuous Improvement
Ensure components meet engineering drawings and quality requirements
Support first-off inspections and in-process quality checks
Use micrometers, verniers, gauges and other measuring equipment
Investigate defects and support corrective actions
Identify production inefficiencies and improvement opportunities
Support lean manufacturing and process optimisation initiatives
Reduce machining waste and improve productivity
Health and Safety
Ensure health and safety procedures are followed throughout the shift
Monitor the correct use of machine guarding and PPE
Identify and report hazards, incidents and near misses
Support workplace risk assessments
Promote a proactive safety culture across the team
Act as the responsible person on site during the night shift
Skills and Experience Required
Previous experience leading or supervising a manufacturing team
Strong hands-on CNC machining knowledge
Experience supporting CNC turning and milling operations
Knowledge of machine setups, tooling and offset adjustments
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Understanding of machining tolerances and quality requirements
Experience monitoring production output and KPIs
Confident managing workloads and allocating resources
Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
Experience conducting shift handovers
Ability to coach and develop production employees
Good understanding of manufacturing health and safety requirements
Strong communication and people-management skills
Experience within aerospace, precision engineering or another highly regulated manufacturing environment would be advantageous. Knowledge of AS9100 quality standards would also be beneficial.
First Aid at Work and Fire Marshal training would be desirable; however, relevant training can be provided.
Benefits
25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
Company pension
Healthcare cash plan
Cycle to Work scheme
Employee referral scheme
Enhanced family-friendly benefits
Training and development opportunities
If you are an experienced CNC Shift Leader, CNC Team Leader or Production Supervisor looking for a permanent night-shift opportunity, please apply with your updated CV.
If you are interested and have the relevant experience, please apply with an up-to-date copy of your CV. As champions of diversity and inclusion in the workplace, THOMAS Professional commit to reviewing applications we receive with complete fairness and equality.
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