Machine Shop Manager

Mazco Recruitment; Vale of White Horse; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading subcontract engineering firm in the Vale of White Horse is seeking a Workshop Manager to lead their CNC workshop operation. This role involves managing a skilled team to ensure efficient production, quality standards, and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, proven leadership experience, and a passion for precision engineering. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC engineer ready to step into management.

Qualifications

• Strong engineering background, ideally within a CNC machining environment.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience.
• Excellent understanding of production management and process improvement.
• Confident communicator with the ability to motivate and develop others.
• IT-literate and comfortable working with modern manufacturing systems.
• Self-motivated, driven, and passionate about precision engineering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the CNC production team.
• Plan and maintain production schedules.
• Monitor output, quality, and costs for efficiency.
• Support staff development through training.
• Ensure machinery maintenance for optimal performance.
• Oversee raw material procurement.
• Promote quality standards and continuous improvement.
• Conduct production review meetings.
• Maintain a clean and efficient workshop.

Skills

Strong engineering background

Leadership skills

Production management

Process improvement

Excellent communication

IT literacy

Job description

Mazco Recruitment is proud to be representing a leading subcontract engineering business with a reputation for quality, reliability, and technical excellence. We are seeking a highly motivated Workshop Manager to lead and grow their CNC workshop operation.

The Role

As Workshop Manager, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the CNC department — ensuring all work is delivered on time, to specification, and within budget. You'll lead a team of skilled engineers, drive continuous improvement, and play a key role in shaping production strategy alongside the Managing Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the CNC production team to achieve performance targets.
• Plan and maintain production schedules in line with company objectives.
• Monitor output, quality, and costs to ensure operational efficiency.
• Support staff development through training and mentoring.
• Ensure machinery and equipment are maintained for optimal performance.
• Oversee raw material and tooling procurement in collaboration with purchasing.
• Promote adherence to quality standards and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Conduct production review meetings with senior management.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and efficient workshop environment.

About You

• Strong engineering background, ideally within a CNC machining environment.
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience (or readiness to step up into management).
• Excellent understanding of production management and process improvement.
• Confident communicator with the ability to motivate and develop others.
• IT-literate and comfortable working with modern manufacturing systems.
• Self‑motivated, driven, and passionate about precision engineering.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced CNC engineer or production lead ready to take the next step into workshop management with a well-established, growing precision engineering company.