Pay: £48,000.00-£52,000.00 per year

Job Description:

Light Machine Shop Manager (BTech Division)

Location: Bolton

Are you an experienced machine shop leader ready to take full ownership of a high-performing precision manufacturing unit?

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated and technically strong professional to manage all aspects of our Light Machine Shop (BTech Division) — ensuring smooth operations, exceptional customer satisfaction, and consistent profitability.

You’ll oversee a skilled team of BTech operatives, leading production, customer engagement, quality assurance, and resource management in a modern, well-equipped machining environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate and manage the Light Machine Shop team to achieve performance, quality and profitability targets.
• Maintain a safe, compliant, and efficient working environment aligned with company Health & Safety standards.
• Plan and coordinate order intake, scheduling, and resource deployment to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Produce accurate quotations for internal and external customers and manage relationships to maintain delivery, quality and PR standards.
• Support the implementation and maintenance of the ISO 9000 Quality Management System.
• Ensure equipment is maintained, safe, and capable to meet production demands.
• Oversee administrative duties, including timekeeping, attendance, and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement, supporting growth and profitability of the business unit.
• Undertake any ad hoc duties as required.

Qualifications, Knowledge & Experience

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a machine shop environment.
• Full understanding of machine tool functions, capabilities and applications (including CNC).
• Strong ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid understanding of profitability, cost control, and general business management.

Desirable:

• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a machine shop management or supervisory role.
• General IT proficiency (ERP/MRP systems an advantage).
• Determined, adaptable and proactive approach to problem solving and leadership.

What We Offer:

• The opportunity to lead a specialist precision manufacturing team within a forward-thinking engineering organisation.
• Hybrid Working
• An array of competitive benefits
• A modern, well-resourced facility with investment in quality, capability, and people.
• A culture that values safety, innovation, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

If you’re ready to lead from the front, ensuring the success of a growing light machining operation — we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV outlining your relevant experience.