OnSite Machinist

Glacier Energy is a leading international provider of specialist services, products and engineered solutions for renewable and conventional energy markets. We specialise in heat transfer and pressure vessel solutions, inspection services, onsite machining and welding solutions.

Glacier Energy’s machining solutions business is a specialist provider in all aspects of on-site machining to the global energy industry. The business is highly responsive to its customers, often offering engineered solutions to their complex challenges, where a standard approach can be inadequate.

As our capabilities are continuously evolving and adapting towards a more sustainable future, our team needs to grow. We are therefore focused on attracting the best talent and are dedicated to creating an environment where our staff are empowered, with the ability to develop. We currently have an exciting new opportunity for an OnSite Machinist to join our team.

*Please note this role is onsite based, no workshop presence required and can be based anywhere across the UK.

You are paid a retainer / basic salary plus onsite bonuses every day you are on site with a client.

Join Glacier Energy as we continue to contribute towards a sustainable future, develop the skills necessary to support a net zero economy and drive positive change.

Position

Carrying out all aspects of Onsite Machining including:

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 oriented.

Values

• Ingenuity – Proactively explores new ways to enhance customer service and improve processes, ensuring solutions are practical, efficient, and support both team effectiveness and customer experience.
• Excellence – Follows through on commitments and ensures tasks are completed as expected, recognising that reliability builds trust and supports team and business success.
• Collaboration – Works effectively as part of the team, understanding how their individual contributions drive overall success and help maintain a strong, commercially focused organisation.
• Respect – Communicates with honesty and respect, demonstrating a commitment to the company’s values.
• Accountability – Takes responsibility for setting and managing clear expectations, ensuring customers receive a reliable and professional service while supporting internal teams in delivering on commitments.
• Life Assurance
• 33 days holiday per annum (inclusive of company recognised public holidays) (pro-rated to start date)
• Employee assistant programme offering health and wellbeing via a smartphone app
• Virtual GP and Second Medical Opinion Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year