Machine Shop Technician

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail solutions provider in South Queensferry is seeking a Machine Shop Technician to maintain a safe working environment and improve operational processes. The role requires strong mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a team. Benefits include tailored training, pension contributions, and professional memberships. Full-time position with a salary of £32,000 DOE.

Benefits

Incredible development and career growth

Company-funded external qualifications

Annual professional membership funding

Company pension scheme

Employee discounts hub

Discounted healthcare cash plan

24/7 free Employee Assistance programme

Employee recognition schemes

Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote a safe and tidy working environment.
• Operate in accordance with the Company Quality Assurance System.
• Solve production problems and continuously improve processes.
• Structure and prioritise work in a logical manner.
• Work within Health, Safety & Environmental procedures.

Skills

Maths-based mechanical aptitude

Team player

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Results focused

Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines

Ability to work with minimal supervision

Job description

Machine Shop Technician

Location: South Queensferry
Salary: £32,000 DOE (including shift allowance)
Shift Pattern: 4 days (Mon‑Thu, 06:00 – 15:15) or 4 nights (Mon‑Thu, 20:45 – 06:00)

Responsibilities

• Maintain and promote a safe and tidy working environment in accordance with company and legislative requirements.
• Operate in accordance with the Company Quality Assurance System and help to improve/develop processes.
• Solve production problems and continuously improve in all areas of operation.
• Structure and prioritise work in a logical and orderly manner to achieve business & personal objectives.
• Work within Health, Safety & Environmental procedures.
• Ensure the accurate use of the Time & Attendance systems.
• Respond professionally and innovatively to satisfy the needs of internal and external customers, ensuring that quality standards are never compromised.
• Be aware of and actively reduce the incident rate of non‑conforming errors within the team.
• Create a “clean‑as‑you‑go” policy and maintain WIP and stock areas.
• Ensure plant and equipment are maintained safely and fit for purpose, reporting and resolving defects.
• Be willing to be trained in other production areas.
• Adhere to safety, health, environmental and quality policies and procedures.
• Be flexible and willing to work additional hours where reasonably required.
• Promote and adhere to the ‘Values in Action’.
• Complete any other duties as deemed reasonable by management.

Candidate Qualifications

• Maths‑based mechanical aptitude.
• Team player.
• Strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Results focused.
• Ability to work under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Benefits

• Incredible development and career growth – tailored training to help you learn and progress.
• Company‑funded external qualifications, where relevant for the role.
• Annual professional membership funded by the company, where relevant for the role.
• Company pension scheme with up to a 7% employer contribution.
• Group Personal Pension Plan – employee covered by the company‑funded life assurance for 3½ times salary.
• Access to employee discounts hub.
• Discounted healthcare cash plan.
• Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme.
• Various employee recognition schemes.

About Progress Rail

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw maintenance‑of‑way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations. Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.

Equal Opportunities

Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.

How to Apply

To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre site. We would politely request no agencies please.

Seniority Level

Associate

Employment Type

Full‑time

Job Function

Management and Manufacturing

Industries

Railroad Equipment Manufacturing