Horizontal Borer

This role is for an experienced Conventional Horizontal Borer to join the manufacturing team of a well-established engineering manufacturer in South Lanarkshire, with a salary of £33,000 to £38,000 per annum. You will set up and operate conventional horizontal boring machines, read and interpret engineering drawings, and produce large and complex components to tight tolerances. Selecting appropriate tooling and machining methods, inspecting and measuring your own work, and operating other conventional machinery such as lathes, mills and drills where required are also part of the role.

Horizontal Borer - Conventional

First Achieve Engineering Recruitment are acting on behalf of their client, a well-established and highly successful engineering manufacturer, who are looking for an experienced Conventional Horizontal Borer to join their manufacturing team in South Lanarkshire

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Horizontal Borer looking for a stable, long-term position within a specialist engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate conventional horizontal boring machines.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Produce large and complex components to tight tolerances.
• Select appropriate tooling and machining methods.
• Inspect and measure your own work.
• Operate other conventional machinery where required, including lathes, mills and drills.
• Work safely and maintain high standards of housekeeping.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and workshop efficiency.

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Conventional Horizontal Borer / Horizontal Boring Machine Operator.
• Strong engineering drawing interpretation skills.
• Experience working to tight tolerances.
• Good understanding of machining processes and tooling.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Desirable: Experience with a Kerns Richard SH75 or similar, overhead crane operation and/or counterbalance forklift licence.

Benefits

• 32 days annual holiday
• Company profit-sharing bonus scheme
• Employer pension contribution matching up to 5%
• Flexibility with start and finish times Usual working hours Mon-Thu 6am-2.30pm Fri 6am-1.30pm
• Company sick pay scheme following probation

If you're an experienced Horizontal Borer and ready for your next move, apply today with First Achieve Engineering Recruitment.