Team Leader - Machine Shop

Team Leader - Machine Shop (Late Shift)

Salary: £18.75 per hour

Full Time; Permanent. 39 Hours per week

Leeds LS10, West Yorkshire

About Curtis Furniture

Curtis Furniture is a trusted manufacturer of high-quality hotel bedroom furniture, supplying leading hotels across the UK. We're growing quickly, investing in our people, and building a workplace where teamwork, consistency, and pride in what we produce really matter.

All of our manufacturing is based at one location, meaning no site hopping - just a strong team working together every day in a well-organised, supportive environment.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Working Team Leader to join our Machine Shop team in Leeds on the late shift. This is a hands-on leadership role where you will lead by example while operating machinery and ensuring smooth coordination across production, spray shop, and dispatch.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled machinist ready to step into or continue in a leadership role within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support the late shift machine shop team to achieve production targets, quality, and safety standards
• Operate and provide cover across key machinery, including:
• Beam Saw
• Edgebander
• CNC machines
• Coordinate workflow and allocate tasks effectively across the team
• Oversee production flow between machine shop, spray shop, and dispatch
• Ensure jobs are completed on time and to specification
• Support training and development of team members
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety, and quality control
• Act as the main point of contact for late shift operations

Requirements

• Proven experience in a machine shop or woodworking manufacturing environment
• Working knowledge of Beam Saws, Edgebanders, and CNC machines (Weeke, Biesse, Homag, or Morbidelli preferred)
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to work as a hands-on "working team leader"
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Good understanding of production workflow, spray finishing, and dispatch coordination
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace and ensuring fair treatment for all applicants.

If you have a flexible approach and a can do attitude please send your CV today.

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