Manual Machine Operator

Manual Machine Operator

£35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Glasgow
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 with in the marine or maritime sector would be highly advantageous
, although candidates from other heavy engineering, manufacturing or precision machining environments will also be considered.

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

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

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.