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Job Title: Manufacturing Team Leader – Engineering
? Location: Great Chesterford, Essex
? Type: Full-time, Permanent
? Salary: £40,000 + overtime
? Hours: Monday to Friday
? About the Role:
Solution 47 Recruitment are working with a well-established precision engineering company based near Great Chesterford. Known for quality and stability, they’re now looking for a hands-on Production Team Leader to oversee the day-to-day running of their CNC/Welding/Production machine shop.
This is a great opportunity for a skilled machinist or setter/operator ready to take the next step, or someone already leading a small team on the shop floor.
? What You’ll Be Doing:
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Leading a small team of CNC machinists (turning, milling, sliding head)
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Coordinating daily workloads and ensuring production runs smoothly
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Supporting with setups, troubleshooting and general workflow
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Ensuring quality, output and safety standards are maintained
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Communicating with planning and engineering to keep things on track
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Mentoring junior team members and helping maintain a clean, efficient workshop
✅ What You’ll Need:
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Solid background in CNC machining (turning, milling, or sliding head)
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Experience in a lead machinist, team leader or supervisor role
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Able to read engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances
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Confident communicator and natural organiser
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Hands-on, supportive approach and a keen eye for quality
? What’s in It for You:
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£40,000 - £44,000 starting salary DOE
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Regular overtime available during busy periods
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Monday to Friday working – no shifts
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Long-term, secure position in a respected company
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Friendly, experienced team and management that values you
? Ready to Lead?
Apply today via Solution 47 Recruitment and take the next step in your career with a business that truly values skill, quality and people