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. 🚀