Horizontal Borer Machine Operator

Global Recruitment Group; Blantyre; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Horizontal Borer Machine Operator for their busy machine shop in Blantyre, Scotland. The ideal candidate will have substantial machining experience and the ability to operate machining tools. This full-time opportunity offers a competitive salary with a profit-sharing bonus, 32 days of holiday, and a company pension plan. Join their dynamic team focused on safety and continuous improvement.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Profit-sharing bonus

Company pension (5% employer match)

32 days holiday

Sick pay after probation

Stable hours with flexibility

Qualifications

• Experience in machining is essential.
• Skilled in interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience with traditional machining equipment.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run a conventional horizontal borer.
• Operate lathes, mills, and drills.
• Inspect work and maintain quality standards.

Skills

Machining experience

Ability to read engineering drawings

Operating machine tools

Knowledge of safety in machine shop

Tools

Conventional horizontal borer

Lathes

Mills

Drills

Job description

Horizontal Borer Machine Operator

East Kilbride | Full Time | Competitive Salary + Bonus + 32 Days Holiday

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Horizontal Borer Operator to join our busy machine shop. If you've got a strong machining background and enjoy working with traditional equipment, this is a great opportunity to join a growing, employee-owned business.

What You'll Do

• Set up and run a conventional horizontal borer
• Operate lathes, mills and drills
• Work from engineering drawings to tight tolerances
• Inspect your own work and maintain high quality standards
• Support continuous improvement and good workshop organisation

What We're Looking For

• Previous machining experience is essential
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Skilled in operating machine tools
• Bonus points for: SH75 experience, forklift licence, overhead crane use or knowledge of machine shop safety

What You'll Get

• Competitive pay, based on experience
• Profit‑sharing bonus scheme
• Company pension (5% employer match)
• 32 days holiday
• Sick pay scheme (after probation)
• Overtime paid at standard hourly rate
• Stable Monday‑Friday hours (flexible start/finish times)

Join a team where safety, respect, innovation and teamwork are at the heart of everything we do.

Please apply direct with your CV attached.

About Us

Established in 2001, Global has become a market leader and trusted recruitment partner in its chosen sectors. Delivering a tailored recruitment service to candidates and clients alike, Global works in a diverse range of industry sectors, supplying recruitment services and staffing solutions across Construction, Logistics, Rail, Industrial, and Engineering.