Machine Operations Manager

🔒 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 Machine management Leadership Communication skills Continuous improvement Team development Machining Planning

FULL DESCRIPTION

Location Nottinghamshire

Offered Salary: Permanent | £42,000 £48,000

Work Type Permanent / Full Time

Recruiter Detail:

Full Name Steve Dodd

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Machine Operations Manager

We are currently recruiting for a Machine Operations Manager to to lead and optimise machining operations.

You’ll be responsible for the following:

  • Leading the CNC machining team
  • 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 machine management 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.

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