Machine Shop Team Leader

Poole, Dorset

Up to £44,000 plus benefits

Know your way around a machine shop and how to keep a team moving? This Machine Shop Team Leader position could be worth a look.

This is a hands‑on role, combining setting, operating and programming machinery with day‑to‑day team leadership. You'll spend time on the shop floor, helping people solve problems and keeping production on track. The machines won't run on encouragement alone.

A chance to lead while keeping your machining skills sharp.

Room to make practical improvements and see the difference they make.

An opportunity to help others develop their skills.

• Organising people, machines and tooling to meet production targets.
• Supporting and training machinists, setting clear priorities and maintaining quality.
• Troubleshooting machining issues and escalating maintenance needs.
• Keeping working practices safe and the shop floor organised.
• Finding practical ways to reduce waste and improve processes.
• Working with the Production Supervisor and covering when needed.

• A solid machining background, experience setting and programming equipment, and confidence reading engineering drawings. You'll understand tooling, feeds, speeds and work holding, and have experience leading or supporting a team.
• Fanuc programming and familiarity with lean manufacturing would be useful. Above all, you'll be someone who communicates clearly, gets stuck in and helps others do a good job.

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