Light Machine Shop Manager

Project Start Recruitment Solutions; Bolton; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known recruitment agency is seeking a Light Machine Shop Manager to lead the BTech business unit. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in machine shop environments, a full understanding of machine tool functions, and strong interpersonal skills. The role offers a competitive salary of £48k - £52k based on experience and great working hours, including a day off on Friday and paid overtime.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years experience in machine shop environments.
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Determined, adaptable and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Lead the BTech business unit.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Manage team timekeeping/attendance and disciplinary matters.
• Produce quotations for internal and external customers.
• Ensure that equipment is safe and well maintained.

Skills

Machine shop experience

CNC understanding

Interpersonal skills

Business management understanding

Clear communication

Job description

LIGHT MACHINE SHOP MANAGER

Job overview: To manage all aspects of the Light Machine Shop (BTech), including responsibility for order intake, customer service, external customer development, administration, resource deployment and Health and Safety.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Our client is a globally known provider of high performance, high protection systems. They are a renowned international service provider with a long history of working with the most demanding industries. With a proven track record of innovation and a focus on emerging markets, they ensure customer requirements are met at all times.

COMPANY USP's

• Full Turnkey Capability — Full lifecycle from concept & design to after‑sales service.
• Highly Bespoke & Multi‑Performance Doorsets — specialised high‑performance doorsets (fire, blast, acoustic, security, radiation shielding, etc.).
• Strong Assurance & Certification Credentials — the only company worldwide to design, manufacture and install complete door products holding QC Grade 1 accreditation, especially relevant in nuclear sector.
• Multiple ISO certifications, high safety standards.

JOB DESCRIPTION

To manage all aspects of the Light Machine Shop (BTech), including responsibility for order intake, customer service, external customer development, administration, resource deployment and Health and Safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES / DUTIES

• Lead the BTech business unit.
• Maintain a safe working environment.
• Meet agreed order intake and profit margin targets.
• Meet required quality standards.
• Manage work scheduling and resourcing.
• Attend to administrative requirements of the business unit.
• Actively assist with implementation and maintenance of an ISO 9000 Quality Management System.
• Manage team timekeeping/attendance and disciplinary matters.
• Produce quotations for internal and external customers.
• Manage customers, including meeting delivery, quality and PR standards.
• Maintain growth and profitability of the business unit.
• Ensure that equipment is safe, well maintained and capable.
• Maintain an effective team, able to remain functional during normal team absences.
• Any ad‑hoc duties commensurate to the role.

QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS

Essential

• Minimum of 5 years experience in machine shop environments.
• Full understanding of machine tool functions, capabilities and applications (including CNC).
• Ability to interpret drawings and specifications.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Understanding of profitability and general business management.
• Ability to communicate clearly.

Desirable

• Minimum 2 years experience in a similar job role.
• General IT skills.
• Determined, adaptable and pro‑active.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

Salary: £48 k – £52 k (DOE)

Working hours: Monday – Thursday (37 hours)
Friday off every week!!
Friday overtime paid at ×1.5