At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a skilled workshop team and ensure smooth production operations.
- Company: Respected manufacturing business with a supportive engineering environment.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, regular overtime, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Full-time, Monday to Friday with ongoing development opportunities.
- Why this job: Step into a leadership role and make a real impact in manufacturing.
- Qualifications: Experience in Tool Room or Manufacturing; CNC skills are a plus.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 37500 £ per year.
Location: North Somerset
Salary: £17.5 - £18 p/h
Overtime Available
Hours: Monday to Friday | Permanent Position
Are you an experienced Toolroom Engineer, CNC Machinist, or Workshop Professional looking for your next challenge? Perhaps you’re already leading a team, or you’re ready to step into a leadership role and take the next step in your career. We are recruiting for a Trainee Toolroom / Workshop Team Leader to join a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business. This is an excellent opportunity to play a key role in supporting production operations while leading and developing a skilled workshop team.
The Role
As Team Leader, you will be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of the Production area, supporting production requirements, coordinating tooling repairs and manufacture, and driving high standards of workmanship, safety, and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support day-to-day Production Room area and Warehouse activities.
- Set up, operate, and maintain CNC and conventional machining equipment.
- Respond to tooling breakdowns quickly and effectively to minimise production downtime.
- Troubleshoot tooling and manufacturing issues to support production efficiency.
- Assist maintenance and engineering teams when required.
- Promote continuous improvement and best practice across the workshop.
- Ensure high standards of housekeeping, health & safety, and quality are maintained.
- Support, mentor, and develop junior team members.
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience within a Tool Room, Workshop, Mould Shop, or Manufacturing/Production Engineering environment.
- Some machining experience, including CNC machinery (Heidenhain, Fanuc etc.).
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
- Leadership experience is advantageous but not essential.
What’s On Offer
- Permanent, full‑time position.
- Monday to Friday working pattern.
- Regular overtime opportunities available.
- Career progression into a leadership role.
- Supportive engineering environment with ongoing development opportunities.
- Opportunity to make a real impact within a successful manufacturing business.
If you’re a skilled Toolroom Engineer, CNC Machinist, Workshop Supervisor, or Engineering Professional looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
Trainee Team Leader (Workshop/CNC/Manufacturing) employer: Bam Recruitment Ltd
Join a well-established manufacturing business in North Somerset, where you will not only lead a skilled workshop team but also enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and career progression. With regular overtime opportunities and a focus on continuous improvement, this role offers a meaningful chance to make a real impact while working in a dynamic environment that values safety and high standards of workmanship.
