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Job Title


Machine Shop Team Leader


Company : Omega Resource Group


Location : Bath, England


Created : 2026-01-12


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Role: CNC Machine shop Team Leader Location : Bath Shift: 3 shift Rotation Working hours :37 hours per week 3 Shift Rotating Nights: Sun 10.30pm to 6am (Mon to Thurs 10pm to 6am), 30-minute unpaid break Lates: Mon to Thurs 2pm 10pm (1.30pm to 9pm Friday). 30-minute unpaid break Earlies: Mon to Fri 6am to 2pm (1.30pm Friday, 30-minute unpaid break Salary: 57,000 (inclusive of shift allowance) per annum dependent on experience A great opportunity for a skilled CNC Machine Shop Team Leader to take a step up or for an experienced Machine shop leader to take on a new challenge. The successful candidate will ensure the shift operates at an optimum level of safety, efficiency, and effectiveness to meet customer and company expectations for product quality. Key Responsibilities CNC Shift Lead This role is a pivotal role in developing a team culture that promotes continual improvement across Safety, People, Products, Processes, Procedures, and overall performance. Oversee daily machine operations, troubleshoot issues, and organise rework to maintain flow through the machine shop. Ensure accurate and timely job bookings. Support Team Leaders with machine allocation and job prioritisation. Raise purchase requisitions for approved suppliers (tools, oils, Mazak, Sunnen, batteries, etc.). Control and report on Kanban levels. Hold weekly meetings with the Manufacturing Manager to review issues and propose solutions Lead root cause analysis (RCA) sessions with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality Engineering, and operators following scrap or collision events. Ensure the team actively participates in CI activities to remove waste and improve efficiency Support auditing activities to ensure compliance with required standards. Qualifications & Requirements CNC Shift Lead Relevant experience in a CNC machine shop environment. Demonstrable ability to set and run most machine tools within the defined processes for the product portfolio. Ability to lead through organising, coaching, mentoring, developing, and motivating team members. Attributes: open-minded, change-oriented, target-driven, methodical, supportive, forward-thinking, with a positive, proactive, and approachable leadership style. Strong communication skills at all levels of the business. Computer literate If you think this role might be of an interest, please contact Marta Kosno 01453 852 542 and forward your CV to Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors. TPBN1_UKTJ