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As a Senior Machinist, you will play a key part in producing high‑precision parts and components while ensuring our workshop runs efficiently day to day. Based on site at our Westhill, Aberdeen facility, you will oversee workload planning, delegate tasks to machinists and workshop assistants, and take a hands‑on role in setting up and operating machinery. Monitoring performance, upholding quality standards, and actively look for opportunities to improve workshop processes will be key. Collaboration with other departments is central to the role, helping support the development of new products and contributing to the continual advancement of our manufacturing capabilities.

Job Responsibility:

  • Operate and maintain various types of machinery to produce precision parts
  • Set up machines according to specifications and ensure they are functioning efficiently and loads correct specified material into the machine
  • Monitor machine performance and adjust as needed
  • Ensure the quality of produced parts by conducting inspections and tests
  • Maintain accurate records of machine operations and maintenance performed
  • Adhere to company policies and procedures, including health, safety, and quality standards
  • Oversee workload planning, delegate tasks to machinists and workshop assistants
  • Take a hands‑on role in setting up and operating machinery
  • Monitor performance, uphold quality standards, and actively look for opportunities to improve workshop processes
  • Collaborate with other departments to support the development of new products and contribute to the continual advancement of our manufacturing capabilities

Requirements:

  • Completed a Recognised apprenticeship or training programme in a Technical discipline to a minimum of SVQ qualification (or equivalent nationally recognised qualification) or have equivalent industry experience with the machining environment
  • Supervisory experience
  • Knowledge of QA and Health and Safety within the work environment
  • Experience with Mazak and or Hass CNC machines
  • Experience of manual lathes and milling machine operations
What we offer:
  • Early finish on Fridays
  • Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Company Pension, etc.)
  • Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility
  • Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions
  • Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
March 19, 2026

Expiration:
March 19, 2026

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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