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 optimisa