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