At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a dynamic machine shop, ensuring efficient operations and high-quality production.
- Company: GV Engineering, a growing precision engineering business with a hands-on approach.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, company pension, healthcare cash plan, and more.
- Other info: Join a supportive team with opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Why this job: Step into a leadership role and make a real impact in a thriving environment.
- Qualifications: Proven experience in machine shop management and strong CNC programming skills.
The predicted salary is between 34000 - 40000 £ per year.
GV Engineering are currently seeking a highly skilled and experienced Machine Shop Manager/machinist to lead and oversee operations in a dynamic and growing precision multi-disciplinary engineering business. The ideal candidate will be an experienced machine shop manager CNC machinist capable of modelling, programming operating CNC lathes milling machines as well as conventional lathes. This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a hands-on engineering background who is ready to step into a management role or continue to develop in a leadership position. You will play a key role in driving quality, efficiency, innovation growth to the machine shop.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage day-to-day operations of the machine shop, ensuring efficient workflow and production targets are met.
- Provide technical support to machinists and with the programming.
- Liaise with software providers in relation to CAD cam software issues.
- Assist with estimating, project management, materials purchasing and quality checks.
- Ensure supplies are ordered for each job and liaise with the buyers regarding any issues.
- Regularly report progress on each job and quickly communicate delays or concerns with the general manager customers.
- Ensure that the relevant paperwork is completed complying with our ISO:9001 system.
- Make recommendations to improve efficiently and minimise downtime.
- Oversee scheduling, job allocation, and ensure timely delivery of high-precision components.
- Ensure all health safety and quality assurance standards are adhered to.
- Liaise with the wider engineering team staff to resolve technical issues.
- Manage machine maintenance and repairs as required.
- Support hands-on when needed, particularly with CNC programming, setup, and manual machining.
- Maintain tooling, equipment, and machine maintenance schedules.
- Act as a technical advisor on key projects for other areas of the business as requested.
- Work with the wider team of project engineers to respond to clients request for updates of the status of their job jobs and keep communication channels open to ensure information is accurate.
- Receive feedback from customers and follow-up to ensure customer satisfaction.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in a machine shop leadership or supervisory role.
- Qualified CNC Programmer / Setter / Operator – Hurco or proven time served history.
- Strong background in CNC and manual machining, with the ability to read and interpret technical drawings.
- Familiarity with CAD/CAM software and CNC programming (Solidworks/Fusion 360).
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
- Understands quality control skills.
Benefits:
- Company pension.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- On-site parking.
- Death in Service.
- Healthcare cash plan.
- Additional appraisal-based quarterly cash bonus scheme.
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift.
- Monday to Friday.
- Weekend availability.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: 35,000.00- 50,000.00 per year
Education: GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience: CNC machinist: 5 years (required), CAD Cam / Solidworks / Fusion 360: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation: United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Machine Workshop Manager & CNC Machinist in Northumberland employer: GV ENGINEERING LIMITED
GV Engineering is an exceptional employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture, providing employees with the opportunity to grow in their careers while leading a dynamic machine shop. With a strong focus on quality and efficiency, the company offers competitive benefits such as a pension scheme, healthcare cash plan, and performance-based bonuses, all within a supportive environment that values hands-on experience and technical expertise. Located in a thriving engineering hub, GV Engineering is committed to employee development and satisfaction, making it an ideal place for skilled professionals looking to make a meaningful impact.
