Light Machine Shop Manager
đź“Ť Bolton
đź•“ 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