CNC Workshop Assistant

Immersive Optics; Milngavie; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company in Milngavie is seeking a CNC Workshop Assistant. This role involves operating CNC machinery and assisting in product preparation and quality control. No prior experience is needed, but a genuine interest in mechanical work and a willingness to learn are essential. Join a supportive team focused on craftsmanship and skill development.

Benefits

Training opportunities

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in mechanical and technical work.
• Careful, patient, and precise with a focus on safety.
• Willingness to learn and take on feedback.

Responsibilities

• Operating CNC machinery and learning machine set-up.
• Assisting with product preparation and finishing.
• Conducting quality control and testing on parts.

Skills

Mechanical interest

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Problem-solving ability

Job description

CNC Workshop Assistant

Full Time

Location: Milngavie, Glasgow

Salary dependent on experience

Immersive Optics Ltd is a small but growing manufacturing company producing specialist products for the sports and outdoors market. We are setting up a modern CNC workshop and are looking for a practical, hands‑on individual to join our team.

You don't need to come with CNC experience as we will provide full training and guidance. What matters most is an interest in how things are made, a willingness to learn, and a steady, careful approach to practical work.

Responsibilities

• Operating CNC machinery - learning to use milling machines and lathes under supervision, understanding machine set‑up, and developing confidence with measuring tools and materials.
• Product preparation and finishing - assisting with deburring, polishing, and surface finishing to ensure high‑quality presentation and function.
• Quality control and testing - checking parts for accuracy, carrying out simple functional tests, and maintaining records of completed work.
• Tooling and fixture support - helping to make, maintain, and adapt tools and jigs used in production.
• Workshop maintenance - contributing to the day‑to‑day running of the workshop, keeping tools organised, and ensuring the workspace remains safe and tidy.
• Team collaboration - working closely with engineers and designers to support new product development and small‑scale production runs.

Ideal Candidate

• Has a genuine interest in mechanical and technical work and enjoys understanding how things fit together.
• Is careful, patient, and precise and able to work accurately and take pride in producing consistent results.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and take on feedback to improve both speed and skill.
• Shows practical problem‑solving ability, using common sense when approaching new tasks.
• Is reliable and organised, with a focus on safety and attention to detail.
• Communicates clearly and works well in a small team where everyone contributes to shared goals.
• Previous workshop or hands‑on experience (professional or personal) is welcome but not essential.

Why Join

A supportive, well‑organised working environment with fair pay, training, and opportunities to develop valuable technical skills. You'll work on a wide variety of products from simple precision components to complex systems combining mechanics, optics, and electronics.

This is a practical, workshop‑based role suited to someone who enjoys making things, learning by doing, and being part of a small team that values quality and craftsmanship.

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