Machine Shop Team Leader

️ Machine Shop Team Leader

📍 Poole, Dorset

💰 Up to £44,000 per annum

⏰ 39 hours per week | Monday to Thursday 07:00-16:00 (30-minute lunch) | Friday 07:00-12:00

Lead from the Front. Drive Performance. Stay Hands-On.

Are you a skilled machinist ready to take the next step into leadership, or an experienced Team Leader who still enjoys being on the shop floor?

We're recruiting for a Machine Shop Team Leader to join a busy precision engineering manufacturer in Poole.

This is a genuinely hands-on position where you'll be supporting production, solving machining challenges, leading by example, and ensuring the team delivers high-quality components on time.

This isn't a desk-based management role. We're looking for someone with strong machine shop experience who can get involved in the day-to-day operation while motivating and developing the team around them.

The Role

🔧 Lead and support a team of machinists within a fast-paced machine shop

📊 Monitor production performance and ensure delivery targets are achieved

⚙️ Set, operate and programme CNC machinery when required

✅ Maintain quality standards and ensure parts meet engineering specifications

🛠 Resolve production, tooling and machining issues

👥 Train, mentor and develop team members

📈 Drive continuous improvement activities to maximise efficiency

🏭 Ensure a safe, organised and productive workshop environment

What We're Looking For

✔ Previous experience working within a machine shop environment

✔ CNC machining experience with the ability to set and operate machines

✔ Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

✔ Strong understanding of machining processes and manufacturing best practices

✔ Supervisory, team leader or mentoring experience

✔ A proactive, hands-on approach with excellent problem-solving skills

What's in it for You?

✅ Salary up to £44,000

✅ Early finish every Friday

✅ Permanent, full-time opportunity

✅ Growing and stable engineering business

✅ Opportunity to make a real impact on shop floor performance

✅ Supportive team environment with career progression opportunities

If you're a machinist who enjoys leading from the front and wants to play a key role in a successful manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential discussion