Machining Cell Leader
CV-LibraryEastbourne, East SussexpermanentPosted: 13 July 2026
Apply NowEastbourne, East Sussex | Full-Time | £40,000 - £45,000 DOE
Are you an experienced machining professional ready to step into a leadership role?
We're recruiting a Machining Cell Leader to join a well-established precision engineering manufacturer. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a skilled machining team, improve production performance, and play a key role in delivering high-quality components within a modern manufacturing environment.
If you enjoy leading from the front, developing people, and driving continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
* Lead and support a team of machinists to achieve quality, delivery and production targets
* Plan daily workloads and coordinate production priorities with planning and purchasing teams
* Monitor machining operations, resolve production issues, and keep work flowing efficiently
* Coach, train and develop team members while promoting a positive working culture
* Ensure materials, tooling and documentation are ready for production
* Drive continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives
* Support root cause investigations and work closely with Quality to resolve manufacturing issues
* Track performance, maintain production records and help improve manufacturing processes
What We're Looking For
* Previous experience leading or supervising a machining team
* Strong machining background within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment
* Excellent understanding of CNC machining processes and production planning
* Experience improving manufacturing performance and solving production problems
* Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
* A hands-on approach with the ability to motivate and develop a team
Desirable:
* Experience within a low-volume, high-precision manufacturing environment
* Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement or 5S
* HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or a completed engineering apprenticeship
* Leadership or management qualification
What's On Offer
* £40,000 - £45,000 DOE
* Full-time permanent position
* Monday to Friday working
* Modern precision engineering facility
* Stable and growing business
* Supportive management team
* Genuine opportunities to influence production and develop your career
If you're a motivated machining leader looking for your next challenge, apply today with your latest CV
Are you an experienced machining professional ready to step into a leadership role?
We're recruiting a Machining Cell Leader to join a well-established precision engineering manufacturer. This is an excellent opportunity to lead a skilled machining team, improve production performance, and play a key role in delivering high-quality components within a modern manufacturing environment.
If you enjoy leading from the front, developing people, and driving continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.
What You'll Be Doing
* Lead and support a team of machinists to achieve quality, delivery and production targets
* Plan daily workloads and coordinate production priorities with planning and purchasing teams
* Monitor machining operations, resolve production issues, and keep work flowing efficiently
* Coach, train and develop team members while promoting a positive working culture
* Ensure materials, tooling and documentation are ready for production
* Drive continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and 5S initiatives
* Support root cause investigations and work closely with Quality to resolve manufacturing issues
* Track performance, maintain production records and help improve manufacturing processes
What We're Looking For
* Previous experience leading or supervising a machining team
* Strong machining background within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment
* Excellent understanding of CNC machining processes and production planning
* Experience improving manufacturing performance and solving production problems
* Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills
* A hands-on approach with the ability to motivate and develop a team
Desirable:
* Experience within a low-volume, high-precision manufacturing environment
* Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement or 5S
* HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or a completed engineering apprenticeship
* Leadership or management qualification
What's On Offer
* £40,000 - £45,000 DOE
* Full-time permanent position
* Monday to Friday working
* Modern precision engineering facility
* Stable and growing business
* Supportive management team
* Genuine opportunities to influence production and develop your career
If you're a motivated machining leader looking for your next challenge, apply today with your latest CV