Onsite Machining Technicians
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Title: Onsite Machining Technician
Reports To: Service Manager
Location: Glasgow Facilities
Accountability
Carrying out all aspects of Onsite Machining including:
- Onsite inspection work.
- Flange Facing – RF / RTJ / Heat Exchangers.
- Specialist OEM – Hub connectors and Compact Flanges.
- Pipe Cutting, Bevelling and Transitioning.
- Milling – Pump Bases / Keyways other.
- Drilling and Boring – Stud Removal, Drilling and Tapping.
- Line Boring – Compressor Housings, Crane alignment Pins, specialist applications.
- Bespoke Machining and Engineering Projects.
- Bolt Torque / Tension – MJI`s / TMJ I’s.
Person Specification
Experience
- Knowledge and experience of ANSI/ASME Standards.
- Able to complete Inspection reports and site documentation to a high level.
- Ability in the preparation of portable machine tools and maintenance of equipment.
- Inspection and maintenance of Tooling on return from site, ensuring equipment is stripped down, serviced and assembly.
- Able to carry out mechanical surveys and identify solutions for in-situ repairs.
Attributes
- Willing to travel within the UK, international locations both onshore and offshore locations.
- Take instruction from the GMS Operations team on work scopes and deliverables.
- Able to respond at short notice for reactive site working.
- Driving duties to meet demands of the business.
- Active role in continuous self-improvement and training.
- Actively participate in Company improvement initiatives.
- Adheres to all Company policies and procedures including quality, safety, environmental and HR.
- Confident to engage with all levels of the business.
- Logical and analytical approach.
- Efficient, with good attention to detail.
- Willingness to learn from others and share best practice.
- Thorough, tenacious and results orientated.
Note: All employees are expected to be flexible and undertake additional duties commensurate with the overall requirements of the organisation and that are within their competence when required.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: On the road
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Onsite Machining Technicians roles across Glacier Energy Services Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £29,400 - £38,536 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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