CNC Production Shift Lead (Night Shift)

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.

At THOMAS Professional, we are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we’ll be happy to accommodate your needs.

THOMAS Professional is acting as an agency on behalf of the client for this position.

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