Manual Machinist

Connect Appointments; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering firm in East Kilbride is seeking an experienced Manual Machinist to operate machining equipment and produce high-quality components. The position offers a full-time permanent contract with a competitive salary of £35,000 to £38,000 per annum, 32 days annual leave, and eligibility for a profit-sharing bonus scheme. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in machining and an ability to read detailed drawings.

Benefits

Profit-sharing bonus scheme

32 days annual leave

Long-term stability

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Manual Machinist, Conventional Machinist, or similar.
• Experience operating a manual horizontal boring machine is beneficial.
• Hands-on skills gained within an engineering or manufacturing machine shop.

Responsibilities

• Operating a range of manual machining equipment.
• Producing and finishing high-quality components.
• Inspecting finished items using appropriate measuring tools.
• Reporting equipment faults to Supervisors.

Skills

Hands-on machining skills

Ability to interpret mechanical drawings

Strong manual dexterity

Excellent attention to detail

Job description

Connect Appointments have a new opportunity for an experienced Manual Machinist to join our established, employee-owned client in East Kilbride.

Please Note: Previous experience in an engineering or machine shop environment is essential.

What's on offer?

• Full-time permanent position
• £35,000 to £38,000 per annum (depending on experience)
• Working 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Eligibility for the client's profit‑sharing bonus scheme
• 32 days annual leave
• Long-term stability within an employee‑owned engineering business

Responsibilities

• Operating a range of manual machining equipment within the machine shop
• Producing and finishing high‑quality components to engineering tolerances
• Reading and working from detailed mechanical drawings
• Inspecting finished items using appropriate measuring tools
• Cleaning and maintaining machinery
• Reporting any equipment faults or production issues to Supervisors

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Manual Machinist, Conventional Machinist, Manual Turner, Manual Miller or similar
• Hands‑on machining skills gained within an engineering or manufacturing machine shop
• Ability to interpret and work from detailed mechanical drawings
• Strong manual dexterity and hand‑eye coordination
• Excellent attention to detail
• Experience operating a manual horizontal boring machine – beneficial but not essential

If you have the engineering machining background required to excel in this role, we would love to hear from you. Apply now or give us a call on (phone number removed).

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