Company Description

Coker Engineering Ltd is a precision engineering company located in Taunton, South West England. The company specializes in manufacturing and supplying precision machined parts & assemblies to industries such as; aerospace, automotive, defence, electronics, and medical. With a focus on medium to high-volume, repeat batch production. Coker Engineering Ltd is known for its exceptional quality and on-time delivery performance. The company has held ISO9001 certification for over 30 years, and is currently going through the process of attaining AS9100D certification to support our continued growth in the aero & defence markets.

Role Description

This is a full-time on-site role for a Late Shift Team Leader at Coker Engineering Ltd in Taunton. The Team Leader will oversee production & QC operations during the late shift, ensuring schedules are met, coordinating with production setter / operators, and maintaining quality standards. The role involves managing a team, problem-solving, and ensuring a smooth workflow, and directly reports to the production supervisor. Advanced leadership / people management training to be made available. With a broad range of production machinery on site, the successful candidate will have a minimum of 1 years experience in at least one of the following areas; CNC turning (fixed head and/or sliding head), CNC milling, precision grinding. Ability to read & interpret Fanuc NC programs preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in precision engineering or manufacturing, specifically CNC machining
• Leadership and team management skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities
• Knowledge of quality control processes, including measurement techniques & use of metrology equipment; digital calipers, micrometers, hard gauging, height gauges, etc.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings
• Good knowledge of best practice machining methods, across a broad range of metals
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines

Rate of pay dependent on experience, and suitability to the role - £37k to £42k, including shift premium.

Hours of work Mon-Thur 1430 - 0100 (4x 10hr shifts + 1/2hr mandatory unpaid break).

Probation period - 3 months

22 days paid annual leave + bank holidays

Competitive company pension

Protective sick pay scheme

Welfare consultancy

Annual occupational health check

Training & opportunities for those looking to progress their career

Annual appraisals & pay review