Bournemouth CNC Team Lead – Precision Machining

Redline UK; Poole; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Redline UK is seeking an experienced Machine Shop Team Leader in Bournemouth to join the Operations team. This hands-on role combines machining expertise with people leadership to drive output, quality and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

You will lead machinists and operators, ensure on-time delivery and quality, and support TPM/6S and lean initiatives while developing your leadership skills within a well-established engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Experience setting, operating and programming machining equipment in a machine shop.
• Previous experience leading or supporting a team in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Good knowledge of tooling, feeds, speeds, work holding and machine capability.
• Fanuc programming experience would be an advantage.
• Experience or knowledge of OEE, TPM, 6S and lean manufacturing.
• Experience working to production targets and quality standards.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and dexterity.
• Good communication and computer skills.
• A flexible, self-motivated and proactive approach.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team within the machine shop, ensuring colleagues are trained, supported and deployed effectively.
• Take responsibility for on-time delivery, productivity and quality within your area.
• Set, operate and programme machining equipment where required.
• Manage labour, machinery, tooling and production priorities effectively.
• Ensure work meets engineering drawings, specifications, procedures and quality standards.
• Support inspection and quality control processes, escalating non-conformances where required.
• Maintain high standards of 6S, housekeeping and tooling control.
• Identify and resolve machining and production problems.
• Support continuous improvement, waste reduction, cycle-time reduction and productivity initiatives.
• Work towards achieving and improving departmental KPIs and OEE performance.
• Support TPM and lean manufacturing activities.
• Promote safe working practices and compliance with Health & Safety requirements.
• Deputise for the Production Supervisor when required.

Skills

CNC programming

Team leadership

Reading drawings & specs

Tooling, feeds, speeds, work holding

Fanuc programming

OEE / TPM / 6S / lean

Production target delivery

Mechanical aptitude

Communication & computer skills

Self-motivated / proactive team player

Tools

CNC machinery

Fanuc controls

Job description

Redline UK is seeking an experienced Machine Shop Team Leader in Bournemouth to join the Operations team. This hands-on role combines machining expertise with people leadership to drive output, quality and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

You will lead machinists and operators, ensure on-time delivery and quality, and support TPM/6S and lean initiatives while developing your leadership skills within a well-established engineering environment.