CNC Machine Shop Team Leader

CNC Machine Shop Team Leader

Location: On-site role, based in Poole, BH17 7EF
Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: 25 Days Holiday (Christmas Shut Down), 9% Pension Contribution, 5x Death in Service, Sharesave Scheme, Health Cash Plan, Cycle to Work Scheme, Bippit – Financial health Check and Guidance, EAP, Onsite Physio and Massage, Work Wear

IMI plc is a global specialist engineering company that thrives on solving complex challenges.

We design, build, and service highly engineered products in fluid and motion control applications across five key sectors: Industrial Automation, Process Automation, Climate Control, Life Science and Fluid Control, and Transport.

We are now seeking a CNC Machine Shop Team Leader to join our dynamic team in Poole.

This is a pivotal leadership role, responsible for driving performance, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring the safety and success of your shift team.

As the CNC Machine Shop Team Leader, you will be the driving force behind your shift’s success.

You’ll lead a team of skilled machinists, ensuring optimal use of resources, maintaining high standards of safety, and delivering against key performance indicators.

Your leadership will be instrumental in building a high-performing, motivated, and engaged team.

As our CNC Machine Shop Team Leader your key responsibilities will include:

Team Leadership & Development:

Lead by example, manage onboarding, set clear objectives, conduct appraisals, and identify training needs. Build a winning team culture focused on accountability, collaboration, and excellence.

Performance Management:

Monitor individual and team performance, manage absence and underperformance, and ensure all team members are competent and supported.

Operational Excellence:

Coordinate daily operations to meet production targets, maintain world-class on-time delivery, and ensure quality standards are met.

Continuous Improvement:

Champion Lean manufacturing principles, lead root cause analysis, and drive measurable improvements across processes and performance.

Health & Safety Leadership:

Ensure all safety protocols are followed, conduct toolbox talks, and maintain a safe working environment for all team members.

In order to be successful in this role you must have:

• Proven experience in people management and team leadership within a machine shop or CNC environment.
• Strong machining knowledge, including CNC programming and modern manufacturing techniques.
• A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with the ability to lead under pressure.
• Excellent communication, planning, and organisational skills.
• A passion for continuous improvement and a commitment to health and safety.

Shift Pattern – Double Days

This role operates on a Double Days shift pattern, rotating every two weeks between early and late shifts:

Early Shift:

• Monday to Thursday – 06:00 to 14:15
• Friday – 06:00 to 12:00

Late Shift:

• Monday to Thursday – 14:15 to 22:15
• Friday – 12:00 to 19:30

This rotation ensures balanced coverage and operational continuity across the machine shop. As Team Leader, you’ll play a key role in maintaining consistency, performance, and team engagement across both shifts.

Why Join IMI

At IMI, we believe in creating lasting impact.

We’re curious, innovative, and driven by outcomes that matter – for business, for life, and for a better world.

Join us and be part of a team that values your leadership, supports your growth, and celebrates your success.

IMI is an inclusive employer; diversity is very important to us, and we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds.

If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role click on “APPLY” today!

No agencies please.