Job Description

Company Update:

Due to a neighbouring fire at the end of last year that resulted in the loss of one of two production facilities, we are pleased to announce nearly one year on of searching, we have managed to finally secure a new base for the company which will encompass all manufacturing and cleanroom facilities.

The new site is currently in the process of being constructed and we hope to get access at the beginning of January 2026. The site will comprise of 19,000sqft. and a supplementary 5000sqft. unit which once the move is completed will house our cleanroom.

The official move to our new premises will be around in April/May 2026 and is located at Newhouse Industrial Estate (ML1 5GJ).

Details:

The potential candidate will work at our Livingston site until the new site is complete.

4 day working week (Mon - Thurs)

39 hours per week

Dayshift / Nightshift - 2 week rotation

Overtime available

About us:

Ritchie Precision Engineering offer industry leading 5 axis CNC Milling and Turning services with a dedicated clean room and assembly area. High quality components are produced for use in laser photonics, oil and gas, medical, power generation, ultra sonic, opto-electronic, scientific instrumentation and prototyping. Our committed team of thirty employees follow the same exacting quality processes for all jobs.

Experience:

Previous setting and operating experience Experience in using Siemens, MAPS or STAR (Training provided) Time-served machinist Experience of working to tight tolerances machining different materials Use of 3 or 4 Axis (Essential) Use of 7-Axis is (Preferred) Use of 9-Axis is (Preferred) Turning: 5 years (Preferred) Programming: 2 years (Preferred) CNC operating: 5 years (Preferred)
With a vast growing order book at Ritchie Precision there is a great opportunity for overtime.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 30,000.00-36,500.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:

Livingston: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:

GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person