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Drive Performance. Stay Hands-On.\nAre you a skilled machinist ready to take the next step into leadership, or an experienced Team Leader who still enjoys being on the shop floor? \nWe're recruiting for a Machine Shop Team Leader to join a busy precision engineering manufacturer in Poole. This is a genuinely hands-on position where you'll be supporting production, solving machining challenges, leading by example, and ensuring the team delivers high-quality components on time. \nThis isn't a desk-based management role. 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