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Team Leader - Machine Shop

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Whitstable, Kent

Expire in: a month

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Team Leader to join a busy machine shop in Kent that produces precision components.

This role involves leading a small team of operators while also taking part in daily production work. You will organise workloads, support your team, and make sure work is completed safely, on time, and to the right quality standard.

Key Responsibilities as a Team Leader – Machine Shop:

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    Lead and support a team of machine shop operators

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    Plan daily work to meet production and delivery targets

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    Monitor quality, scrap, and rework

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    Ensure health & safety rules are followed

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    Carry out team briefings and support training

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    Set and run machinery when required

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    Track basic performance measures (KPIs)

What we’re looking for:

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    Experience in a manufacturing or production environment

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    Previous experience supervising or leading a team

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    Good understanding of health & safety

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    Ability to read engineering drawings and carry out inspections

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    Basic computer skills

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    Strong communication and organisation skills

Desirable but not essential:

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    Experience covering for a Production Manager

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    Knowledge of lean or 5S principles

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    Involvement in training or recruitment

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who enjoys working with people, improving performance, and keeping production running smoothly.

If you are interested in Team Leader – Machine Shop opportunity, please apply today

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