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Working as a Machine Shop Team Leader in Poole, Dorset, with a forward-thinking, highly specialised engineering company that designs, builds, and services cutting-edge fluid and motion control products. This organisation boasts a collaborative environment, invests heavily in employee development, and prioritises innovation and safety. Joining their team means becoming part of a supportive, dynamic workplace where your expertise can truly make a difference and your career can flourish.

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The role of Machine Shop Team Leader itself, where you will:

Lead and manage a skilled team of machinists and engineers across shift patterns to meet demanding KPIs

Ensure smooth daily operations focusing on achieving high-performing machine shop standards

Coordinate health and safety protocols, risk assessments, and COSHH compliance for the team

Oversee onboarding, training, appraisals, and performance reviews to develop your team’s skills

Manage employee relations, absences, disciplinary issues, and grievances with professionalism and sensitivity

Work closely with planning to meet weekly targets and maintain world-class on-time delivery

Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean tools and methodologies such as VSM, SMED, TPM, and Kaizen

Lead investigations into accidents or near-misses, driving root cause analysis and preventive action

Demonstrate technical mastery, offering expertise on machining, problem-solving, and process optimisation

Ensure site health and safety, including First Aid coverage, and participate in management meetings as needed

Facilitate daily team meetings and toolbox talks, motivating and guiding your team for success

Contribute to the ongoing improvement of manufacturing methods by collaborating with Production Engineers

Maintain equipment and general working environment to a high standard employing TPM principles

Monitor KPIs carefully, communicating their significance and driving continuous improvement activities

You will have

To succeed aas a Machine Shop Team Leader here, you will need:

Experience managing, influencing, and leading teams of Machinists or Engineers, ideally in a precision engineering environment

Proven ability to program, set, and operate CNC machinery effectively

Strong organisational, planning, and time-management skills

Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, in English

Sound understanding of Health & Safety standards and procedures in a manufacturing setting

Solid knowledge of modern Lean manufacturing techniques and Continuous Improvement tools such as VSM, SMED, TPM, Kaizen, 5S, Error proofing, and Kanban

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Ability to motivate your team and foster a culture of safety, quality, and continuous progress

Rota: 2 Weeks of earlies: Monday to Thursday 6am – 14:15pm, Friday 6am-12pm, 2 Weeks of lates: Monday to Thursday 2:15pm – 10:15pm, Friday 12pm – 7:30pm

You will get

As a Machine Shop Team Leader, you will enjoy:

A competitive salary between £40,000 and £43,000 depending on experience, with shift premiums taking total package above £50,000

Double shift pattern (early and late rotations), offering work-life balance and variety

Comprehensive benefits package, including pension, health and safety programmes, and ongoing training opportunities

A supportive environment that values innovation, professional growth, and team collaboration

The chance to work within a company that emphasizes safety, excellence, and continuous improvement

You can apply

to the Machine Shop Team Leader role by pressing the button on this job posting, or by sending your CV in confidence to (url removed). We look forward to helping you take the next step in your career within a reputable, forward-looking organisation.

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