Horizontal Borer Machine Operator (Conventional / Ma...

Horizontal Borer Machine Operator (Conventional / Manual) East Kilbride | Full-Time We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering manufacturer based in East Kilbride. The business designs and manufactures specialist heavy industrial equipment supplied globally and has built a strong reputation for quality, innovation and long-term staff retention. Due to continued growth, they are looking to add an experienced Horizontal Borer Machine Operator to their machine & fabrication workshop. The Role: This position will focus on the setup and operation of conventional (manual) horizontal boring machines within a busy engineering workshop environment. This is a hands-on machining role working to tight tolerances and high-quality standards. Main duties include: * Setting and operating a conventional horizontal boring machine * Operating other manual machine tools including lathes, milling machines and drills * Working from detailed engineering drawings * Producing precision components to tight tolerances * Inspecting and measuring your own work * Maintaining high housekeeping and safety standards * Contributing to continuous improvement within the workshop Requirements: To be considered, you must have: * Previous experience operating manual / conventional machine tools * Ability to read and interpret detailed engineering drawings * Experience working to tight tolerances * Strong understanding of safe working practices in a machine shop Desirable (but not essential): * Experience operating a Kerns Richard SH75 or similar horizontal borer * Overhead crane experience * Counterbalance forklift licence ⚠️ This role is focused on conventional/manual machining. CNC-only experience is unlikely to be suitable unless you also have strong manual machining experience. What’s On Offer : * Competitive salary and benefits package * Early finish Friday * 32 days holiday * Employer matched 5% pension * Profit-share bonus scheme * Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing engineering business If you’re an experienced manual machinist looking for a secure, long-term move in a professional workshop environment, we’d love to hear from you