Lead Machinist
🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 9 January 2026
LOCATION
Nottinghamshire
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£48,000 / year
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS
CNC machining
Manual machining
Fabrication
Leadership
Communication skills
Continuous improvement
Team development
FULL DESCRIPTION
Lead Machinist
Nottinghamshire
Permanent | £42,000 £48,000
Job Description:
We are currently recruiting for a Machine Manager / Lead Machinist to to lead and optimise machining operations.
You’ll be responsible for the following:
- Leading CNC machining
- Ensuring safe, compliant operations across CNC machining, manual machining and fabrication.
- Maximising operational efficiency
- Delivering high-quality components
- Developing and implementing continuous improvement initiatives
- Allocating workload and resources
The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:
- Proven CNC machining experience
- Excellent planning and communication skills.
- Leadership skills
- Commitment to quality, efficiency, and continuous improvement
- Confidence in managing people, resolving issues, and meeting production targets
- Team development, and cross-department coordination
- Mentoring and training machinists
This role will be site based in Nottingham on a permanent basis and offering a salary of £42,000 – £48,000 plus benefits. Please apply today for immediate consideration.
Job Overview:
Location
Nottinghamshire
Offered Salary:
Permanent | £42,000 £48,000
Work Type
Permanent / Full Time
Recruiter Detail:
Full Name
Steve Dodd
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Phone
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