Light Machine Shop Manager Bolton Full-time, Monday to Thursday (37 hours per week) £48,000–£52,000 per annum (depending on experience) We’re looking for a Light Machine Shop Manager to lead a busy and established machining operation, ensuring efficiency, quality, and profitability while maintaining a safe and collaborative working environment. About the Role As the Light Machine Shop Manager, you’ll take ownership of day-to-day operations across the shop floor, managing order intake, scheduling, customer relations, and team performance. You’ll play a key part in maintaining high quality standards, driving productivity, and ensuring that customer requirements are met on time and to specification. Key Responsibilities * Lead and manage the light machine shop team to achieve operational targets. * Ensure a safe and compliant working environment at all times. * Meet agreed order intake, quality standards, and profit margin targets. * Oversee work scheduling, resource allocation, and team performance. * Prepare quotations and manage relationships with internal and external customers. * Attend to administrative requirements of the business unit. * Support the implementation and maintenance of ISO9000 Quality Management Systems. * Manage attendance, timekeeping, and disciplinary matters within the team. * Monitor and maintain machinery to ensure it remains safe and capable. * Drive continuous improvement and maintain team performance during absences. About You Essential: * Minimum 5 years’ experience within a machine shop environment. * Strong understanding of machine tool functions, capabilities, and applications (including CNC). * Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications. * Clear and confident communication skills. * Strong commercial awareness with an understanding of profitability and business management. * Good leadership and interpersonal skills. Desirable: * Minimum 2 years’ experience in a supervisory or managerial position. * General IT proficiency. * Determined, adaptable, and proactive approach to work. Interested? Apply now with your CV or get in touch to find out more