New Job Opening: Machinist in Alloa, UK

D R Newitt are delighted to be partnering with a well-established engineering and manufacturing organisation that supplies highly engineered equipment and services into a range of critical industries including energy, process, industrial and infrastructure sectors.

Due to continued growth and a strong order book, we are looking to recruit an experienced Manual Machinist to join their workshop team in Alloa.

This is an excellent opportunity for a time-served engineer who enjoys varied work, precision machining, and refurbishment projects within a busy and technically challenging environment.

The Role

As a Manual Machinist, you will be responsible for the manufacture and refurbishment of mechanical components from engineering drawings and samples, supporting the repair and overhaul of industrial equipment.

Key responsibilities include:

• Setting and operating manual lathes, milling machines, horizontal borers and vertical borers


• Manufacturing and refurbishing components to precise engineering tolerances


• Interpreting engineering drawings and specifications


• Working closely with engineers and workshop personnel to identify suitable repair methods


• Ensuring all machining work meets quality, safety and customer requirements


• Completing workshop documentation and inspection records accurately


• Supporting continuous improvement activities and maintaining excellent housekeeping standards


• Working safely and promoting a positive health and safety culture at all times

What We're Looking For

• Time-served Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent


• Strong manual machining experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment


• Proven experience operating manual lathes, milling machines, horizontal borers and vertical borers


• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings


• High attention to detail with a focus on quality and accuracy


• Flexible and proactive approach to workshop activities


• Strong commitment to health, safety and continuous improvement

What's On Offer

This company offers one of the strongest benefits packages in the local market, including:

• 25 days annual leave plus 8 public holidays


• Option to buy up to 5 additional holidays per year


• Enhanced pension scheme with employer contributions up to 8%


• Enhanced company sick pay


• Life assurance scheme


• Health cash plan with everyday medical expense cashback


• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing support services


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Volunteering and community support initiatives


• Retail, travel, entertainment and gym discounts


• Long service recognition awards


• Free on-site parking


• Costco membership scheme


• Rota Day Scheme offering the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional days off per year

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a financially stable engineering business with a strong reputation for quality, investment and employee wellbeing. You'll work on interesting projects, develop your skills within a highly experienced team, and enjoy a benefits package that genuinely rewards long-term commitment.

For further information or a confidential discussion, please apply today or contact D R Newitt Recruitment.