Hands-On Machine Shop Manager | Lead & Operate Brake/Lasers

Connect Personnel; Brompton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Connect Personnel in Gillingham, Kent, seeks an experienced Machine Shop Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a busy workshop. The role combines shop floor leadership with hands-on machinery operation and active involvement across adjacent production activities.

The ideal candidate will have proven leadership, strong organisational skills and hands-on experience with brake presses, laser cutters and band saws, and will manage a small, close-knit team in a family-run environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a machine shop or fabrication/manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership and organisational skills.
• Hands-on approach with willingness to support all areas of the business.
• Experience operating brake presses, laser cutters and band saws.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day operations of the machine shop.
• Setting up and operating machinery including Brake Presses, Laser Cutting Machines and Band Saws.
• Supporting production processes and ensuring work is completed efficiently and to a high standard.
• Assisting with despatch activities as required.
• Organising and overseeing deliveries, including taking charge of delivery operations when necessary.
• Leading and motivating a small team while maintaining a positive and productive working environment.

Skills

Leadership

Organisational skills

Hands-on

Machinery operation

Tools

Brake presses

Laser cutting machines

Band saws

Job description

Connect Personnel in Gillingham, Kent, seeks an experienced Machine Shop Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a busy workshop. The role combines shop floor leadership with hands-on machinery operation and active involvement across adjacent production activities.

The ideal candidate will have proven leadership, strong organisational skills and hands-on experience with brake presses, laser cutters and band saws, and will manage a small, close-knit team in a family-run environment.