You will like Working as a Machine Shop Team Leader in Poole, Dorset, with a forward-thinking, highly specialised engineering company that designs, builds, and services cutting-edge fluid and motion control products. This organisation boasts a collaborative environment, invests heavily in employee development, and prioritises innovation and safety. Joining their team means becoming part of a supportive, dynamic workplace where your expertise can truly make a difference and your career can flourish. You will like The role of Machine Shop Team Leader itself, where you will: Lead and manage a skilled team of machinists and engineers across shift patterns to meet demanding KPIs Ensure smooth daily operations focusing on achieving high-performing machine shop standards Coordinate health and safety protocols, risk assessments, and COSHH compliance for the team Oversee onboarding, training, appraisals, and performance reviews to develop your team s skills Manage employee relations, absences, disciplinary issues, and grievances with professionalism and sensitivity Work closely with planning to meet weekly targets and maintain world-class on-time delivery Champion continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean tools and methodologies such as VSM, SMED, TPM, and Kaizen Lead investigations into accidents or near-misses, driving root cause analysis and preventive action Demonstrate technical mastery, offering expertise on machining, problem-solving, and process optimisation Ensure s