We're looking for an experienced Machine Shop Manager who wants more than just running a workshop. 

This is an opportunity to lead one of Gisborne Engineering's key business units, driving productivity, growing sales, developing your team, and delivering precision engineering work that our customers rely on. 

If you're the type of leader who enjoys improving systems, mentoring machinists, building customer relationships, and taking ownership of results, we'd love to talk. 

What's in it for you? 

• Lead an established machine shop with modern equipment and significant investment planned over the next 2 years.  

• Play a key role in growing one of Gisborne Engineering & Patton’s core divisions  

• Quarterly bonuses linked to business results  

• Opportunity to influence investment, processes and future growth  

• Strong leadership team that supports continuous improvement  

• Competitive salary package with annual pay reviews 

• Long-term career progression opportunities within the Patton Group  

The Role 

As our Machine Shop Manager, you'll be responsible for the overall performance of the Machine Shop.  This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll balance people,  management, production planning, customer relationships and commercial performance. 

You'll be responsible for: 

• Leading and developing a team of skilled machinists  

• Planning and scheduling work to maximise productivity  

• Ensuring jobs are delivered on time, on budget and to specification  

• Driving continuous improvement throughout the workshop  

• Managing machine utilisation and workflow  

• Building strong relationships with key customers  

• Working alongside the leadership team to grow sales and profitability  

• Monitoring KPIs including productivity, labour recovery, quality and GP  

• Maintaining a safe, organised and high-performing workshop  

What We're Looking For 

You'll likely have experience managing a machine shop or leading a precision engineering team and enjoy getting the best out of people. 

We're looking for someone with: 

• Experience leading a machine shop or precision engineering workshop  

• Strong CNC machining and manufacturing knowledge  

• Manual machining experience 

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings  

• Excellent planning and organisational skills  

• A continuous improvement mindset  

• Strong leadership and coaching ability  

• Commercial awareness with an understanding of profitability and customer service  

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills  

• A commitment to quality, safety and delivering work right the first time  

• Strong computer skills  

Success in this Role Looks Like: 

• Building a team people enjoy working in and strong relationships with leadership team 

• Delivering high-quality work with minimal rework  

• Improving productivity month after month  

• Developing strong customer relationships  

• Creating efficient systems that reduce downtime  

• Taking ownership of results and drives continuous improvement  

• Planning the investment requirements for new machines and equipment 

Why Gisborne Engineering & Patton? 

At Gisborne Engineering & Patton, we're building something special. 

We're investing in our people, our equipment and our future. We believe high-performing teams come from strong leadership, clear expectations and giving people the opportunity to grow. 

You'll join a company that values: 

• Accountability  

• Continuous improvement  

• Quality workmanship  

• Teamwork  

• Customer relationships  

• Innovation  

As part of the Patton Group, you'll have the backing of a growing New Zealand engineering business with exciting opportunities ahead. 

Ready to Lead? 

If you're ready to take ownership of a high-performing machine shop and help shape its future, we'd love to hear from you. 

Apply now or contact us for a confidential discussion.