Machine Operator
| Posting date: | 21 July 2025 |
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| Salary: | £35,000 to £40,000 per year |
| Additional salary information: | + Bonus + Company shares |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 20 August 2025 |
| Location: | East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, G75 0QR |
| Company: | Escape Recruitment Services |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | CR84190_1753106976 |
Summary
Machine Operator | East Kilbride | £40,000 DOE + Bonus + Overtime
Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week | Permanent
Overview:
A leading engineering and manufacturing business in East Kilbride is looking to add an experienced Machine Operator to their team. This is a hands-on role working with a range of conventional machinery, with a particular focus on horizontal boring operations. You'll be joining a company known for its technical expertise, global reputation, and employee ownership model.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Operating a range of machine tools, with a key focus on horizontal boring
- Reading and interpreting mechanical drawings to machine components accurately
- Working to tight tolerances, ensuring high-quality output
- Using lathes, milling machines, drills, and other manual equipment
- Measuring and inspecting your own work to maintain standards
- Assisting with process improvements and standard procedures
- Maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient working area
What You'll Need:
- Experience as a Machine Operator or similar in an engineering/manufacturing environment
- Ability to read and work from mechanical drawings
- Skilled in operating a range of manual machine tools
- Strong attention to detail and a quality-driven mindset
Desirable Experience:
- Operating a Kerns Richard SH75 or similar boring machine
- Overhead crane and counterbalance forklift operation
- Awareness of safe working practices in a machine shop
What's On Offer:
- Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
- Paid overtime at standard hourly rate
- Company profit-sharing bonus scheme (recent average: £6,100 per year)
- Matched pension contribution (up to 5%)
- 32 days holiday per year
- Sick pay scheme (post-probation)
- Opportunity to participate in employee ownership scheme
Why Join?
You'll be part of a forward-thinking, employee-owned company with a global footprint and strong Scottish roots. The business has a long-standing reputation for quality, innovation, and integrity - and you'll be joining a team that takes pride in what they produce.
Apply Now - Charlotte Roberts, 07584308734, charlotte.roberts@escaperecruitment.com