Manual Machine Operator

Description

Manual Machine Operator – Glasgow

Salary: 35,000 – 37,000 per annum

Location: Glasgow

Hours: Monday – Friday Day Shift Full–time, Permanent

Are you an experienced Manual Machinist with horizontal boring experience looking for a stable, long–term opportunity within a highly skilled engineering workshop?

We're recruiting for a Manual Machine Operator to join an established engineering organisation in Glasgow, working as part of an experienced workshop team on the machining of complex mechanical and propulsion–related components.

Horizontal boring experience is a key requirement for this position. We're particularly interested in speaking with machinists who are confident operating traditional/manual machinery and can work accurately from technical drawings and specifications.

Experience within the marine or maritime sector would be highly advantageous, although candidates from other heavy engineering, manufacturing or precision machining environments will also be considered.

The Role

As a Manual Machine Operator, you'll be responsible for machining a range of components to the required specifications and quality standards. Your responsibilities will include:

Operating manual machining equipment, with a particular focus on horizontal boring

Using manual lathes, mills and other traditional machine tools

Machining parts and components accurately to technical specifications

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

Preparing components for machining, including cleaning and masking where required

Inspecting finished components to ensure they meet required tolerances and quality standards

Recording completed work, process parameters, materials and inspection results

Identifying and troubleshooting machining or equipment issues

Working closely with the wider workshop team to ensure projects are completed efficiently and on time

Following all relevant health, safety and quality procedures

Supporting continuous improvement across workshop processes

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced, hands–on machinist with a strong understanding of traditional/manual machining.

You'll ideally have:

Previous horizontal boring experience – this is particularly important for the role

Experience operating manual machinery such as horizontal borers, lathes and/or mills

Previous experience within a machine shop, workshop or heavy engineering environment

The ability to confidently read and interpret technical drawings and specifications

A strong understanding of machining tolerances and quality requirements

Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to producing high–quality work

Good fault–finding and problem–solving skills

The ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Relevant technical, vocational or metalworking qualifications would be beneficial

Marine, maritime or propulsion experience would be advantageous but is not essential

Salary & Benefits

In return, you'll receive a competitive package including:

35,000 – 40,000 salary

Monday to Friday day shifts

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Excellent pension – 3% employee / 10% employer contribution

Private health insurance

Life assurance at 4x salary

Annual bonus of up to 8%

Salary sacrifice scheme

Long–term permanent opportunity within an established engineering environment

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Manual Machinist to join a skilled workshop where traditional machining expertise – particularly horizontal boring – is genuinely valued.

Apply today if you have horizontal boring or strong manual machining experience and would like to find out more.

Ad ID: 5419254447