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CNC Team Leader

Reference: 55991
Salary: £45,000 - £52,000
Location: Northampton
Job Type: Perm
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Posted: 24 September 2026

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Kieran Evans

Kieran Evans

Business Manager, Peterborough Office

I’m passionate about recruitment because it allows me to build long-term relationships and make a genuine impact on both businesses and candidates....
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About The Role


  • Perm
  • Northampton
  • £45,000 - £52,000 GBP / Year

The One Group

CNC Team Leader
Northampton
£52,500
Double Day Shift

Are you an experienced CNC Machinist who has moved into leadership, or an established Team Leader looking for your next step?

We’re working with a high-performance engine manufacturer in Northampton looking for a CNC Team Leader to lead a skilled team within its machining operation.

Working in a fast-paced environment manufacturing high-performance engine components, you’ll take responsibility for your area across people, production, quality and delivery.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Leading the day-to-day running of a CNC production team, allocating workload and resources to achieve production targets.

  • Monitoring production schedules, WIP and workflow, tackling bottlenecks and keeping work moving through the machine shop.

  • Coaching and developing your team, managing performance, training, attendance and day-to-day people matters.

  • Working closely with Production, Engineering and Quality to resolve manufacturing issues, support NPI and drive continuous improvement.

What we’re looking for:

  • Previous experience leading or supervising a team within a CNC machining or manufacturing environment.

  • A good understanding of CNC machining, ideally across milling, turning and/or grinding.

  • Strong people leadership skills with experience coaching, developing and managing performance.

  • Good knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, quality and Health & Safety within an engineering environment.

This is a great opportunity for someone who knows their way around a busy machine shop and enjoys the people side just as much as driving production performance.

Click to apply and Kieran will be in contact to discuss the opportunity with you.

To apply for this job email your details to kevans@theonegroup.co.uk

About The ONE Group


The ONE Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy with offices in Cambridge, Peterborough, Northampton, and Hertfordshire.

We recruit across Technology, Engineering & Manufacturing, Scientific, Sales, and Marketing, with consultants who specialise in their sector rather than trying to cover everything. This focused approach allows us to provide deeper market knowledge, stronger networks, and better hiring outcomes for both clients and candidates.

Our expertise spans permanent, contract, and senior-level appointments. Most importantly, the majority of our business comes from repeat clients and referrals, reflecting the long-term relationships we build and the trust we earn through consistently delivering results.

What Happens Next


1

One of our consultants will review your application within one working day.

2

If your experience looks like a fit, we'll be in touch for a quick conversation to understand what you're looking for.

3

From there, we'll talk you through the role properly, prepare you for interview, and stay alongside you through to your start date.

4

Whatever happens with this role, we'll keep your details on file, with your permission, so we can flag other opportunities that suit you.

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