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Cell Leader - Manufacuring

Job Posted: 2 hours ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 43,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cheltenham

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Cell Leader: Manufacturing

Location: Cheltenham 

Hawk 3 Talent Solutions is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for an accomplished Cell Leader to join a progressive and high-performing manufacturing facility. This is a pivotal role for an experienced CNC professional who is ready to combine technical expertise with leadership responsibility in a modern, evolving environment.

This opportunity offers genuine influence, autonomy and the chance to shape a growing team while working within a flexible four-day working pattern.

The Role

As Cell Leader, you will take full responsibility for the performance of your production cell, ensuring work is effectively planned, scheduled and executed to the highest standards. You will act as the key point of coordination within the machine shop, working closely with other Cell Leaders to maintain smooth production flow and achieve operational targets.

You will be hands-on in your approach, leading from the front while supporting and developing the skills of a small but expanding team. This is a role suited to someone who thrives in a leadership position and takes pride in driving both productivity and people development.

Working Pattern & Flexibility

40 hours per week over 4 days (Monday - Thursday)

Operating hours: 05:00 - 17:00

Flexible start and finish times within this window

Freedom to choose your own working pattern, provided 40 hours are completed

Key Responsibilities

Lead, coordinate and manage all activity within your designated cell

Plan and prioritise workflow to meet production schedules and delivery deadlines

Liaise with other Cell Leaders to ensure consistency and efficiency across the machine shop

Set, operate and oversee CNC milling machines (3-Axis, 4-Axis and 5-Axis)

Set and run 3-Axis CNC lathes

Ensure strict adherence to quality standards and technical specifications

Provide hands-on support, guidance and mentoring to team members

Actively contribute to continuous improvement, process optimisation and team growth initiatives

About You

You will be a confident, technically skilled CNC professional with proven leadership capability and a proactive mindset. You will be driven by high standards, team success and operational excellence.

You will demonstrate:

Previous experience as a Cell Leader or Senior CNC Machinist within a manufacturing environment

Strong hands-on expertise with Fanuc and Heidenhain control systems

Advanced capability in setting and running:

3, 4 and 5 Axis CNC milling machines

3-Axis CNC lathes

The ability to accurately read and interpret technical engineering drawings

Excellent communication and organisational skills

A calm, professional and solution-focused leadership style

A passion for developing others and building a high-performing team

Why Apply?

This is a rare opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a dynamic manufacturing business that values expertise, encourages autonomy and supports progression. You will play a central role in shaping the future of the machine shop while working within a flexible and employee-focused working environment.

If you are ready to take ownership, lead with confidence and make a tangible impact within a growing team, we would be keen to hear from you.

Apply today through Hawk 3 Talent Solutions to take the next step in your career.

If you would like to apply for the role of Cell Leader then please email your CV to (url removed) or call Donna on (phone number removed).

Closing date is 23.12.25. Please note this could change subject to suitable applications.

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