An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced CNC Machinist, to join our client in Aylesbury in the form of a CNC Machine Shop Supervisor. The purpose of a Machine Shop Supervisor is to oversee and coordinate the daily operations of a machine shop, ensuring that production runs smoothly, efficiently, and safely while meeting quality and delivery standards. This is a very technically based hands on role so a background in both 3 axis & 5 axis, milling and turning is essential as well as the ability and experience in offline programming. The role will be split between a hands on machinist and supervisor with the approximate split between 80% - 85% hands on. CNC Machinist: * Ensure the smooth running of the CNC Machine Shop. This will include hands on machine operating/programming and offline programming. * Attending daily production meeting to establish and understand requirements. * Assessing engineering drawings to establish a strategy for creating a machined part. Implementing the strategy with consideration to which machine, or combination thereof gives the most efficient use of time and resources, available tooling and whether new tooling is required. * Alerting, and liaising with purchasing and production staff as to material/tool requirements. * Offline programming using Hypermill software, to ensure each machine has the programs required for the planned work. * Assessing and agreeing lead times with the Production Manager. * Ensuring quality targets are met at all times. Liaise with Quality Engineer so that all parties are aware of tolerance limits and how these are to be attained and measured. * Planning work across several machines in order to maximise machine efficiency. * Liaising with engineering staff to ensure quotes are accurate with focus on materials and machine run times. * Implement and maintain machine maintenance schedules. Supervisory: * Have a strong involvement in the development staff members skill/capability levels and training. Including being invested in staff appraisals. * Manage machine shop staff workload, holidays, attendance and overtime etc. Candidate Requirements: * Use of Hypermill for Offline Programming * Familiarity with Fanuc Controls * Familiarity with 3 - 5 Axis CNC Milling What’s on Offer: * Salary of between £45,000 - £50,000 d.o. * 4-day working week – three-day weekends, every week. * Competitive pay, above local industry averages. * 25 days holiday bank holidays (pro rata for 4-day week). This is a progressive company and this is an opportunity to really make the role and the department your own. Application: Please apply directly through CV-Library or via our Sky Personnel website