Toolmaker (Workshop Machinist)

Job description

Location: On site / 1 Colliery Rd, London Rd, Glasgow G32 8SP
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Engineering | Build
Salary: Competitive salary

Role Purpose

The purpose of this role is to deliver high-quality, precision machining and toolmaking services, ensuring products are manufactured to exacting standards and tight tolerances. Working independently and collaboratively, the role supports continuous improvement, mentors apprentices, and contributes to a safe and efficient workplace, upholding company values and practices at all times.

Accountability

• Sound working knowledge of manual toolroom machinery i.e. Vertical Borer, Lathe, Milling Machine, Surface Grinder etc
• Commitment to producing high quality products
• Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience of working to tight tolerances and to fine detail
• Capable of working unsupervised and on own initiative
• Work in a manner that protects the health, safety and welfare of self and others
• Work with colleagues to continuously improve the company’s working practices
• Provide Training and Competence Support to apprentices
• Attend appropriate meetings for reporting purposes when required
• Adhere to all Company policies and procedures including quality, safety, environmental and HR

Requirements

• Time served Toolmaker/Machinist with Mechanical Fitting skills.
• Proven experience within the Toolmaking / Machine shop industry.
• Confident to engage with all levels of the business.
• Logical and analytical approach.
• Efficient, with good attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn from others and share best practice.Thorough, tenacious and results orientated.

Values

Ingenuity - Promotes a culture of innovation, focusing on strategies that boost profitability while aligning with the organisation’s overarching goals and stakeholder needs.

Excellence - Drives a culture of reliable delivery, making sure the organisation meets customer needs in a consistent and timely manner.

Collaboration - Encourages colleagues to work together, ensuring the team supports eachother to consistently meet and exceed operational standards.

Respect - Encourages building strong relationships and gaining a clear understanding of commercial requirements, ensuring that all actions and decisions support both internal and external goals.

Accountability - Creates a culture of clear and realistic expectations, ensuring that commitments to customers are set and met with integrity and reliability.

• Life Assurance
• 33 days holiday per annum (inclusive of company recognised public holidays) (pro-rated to start date)
• Employee assistant programme offering health and wellbeing via a smartphone app
• Virtual GP and Second Medical Opinion Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year
• 9 day fortnight working pattern

Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Glasgow

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

Between £42,000 and £60,000 Per Month

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English