Senior CNC machinist in Westhill

Please note that this role requires security checks.

The Role: As a Senior Machinist, you will play a key part in producing high‑precision parts and components while ensuring our workshop runs efficiently day to day. Based on site at our Westhill, Aberdeen facility, you will oversee workload planning, delegate tasks to machinists and workshop assistants, and take a hands‑on role in setting up and operating machinery. Monitoring performance, upholding quality standards, and actively looking for opportunities to improve workshop processes will be key. Collaboration with other departments is central to the role, helping support the development of new products and contributing to the continual advancement of our manufacturing capabilities.

What you’ll be doing:

• Operate and maintain various types of machinery to produce precision parts.
• Set up machines according to specifications and ensure they are functioning efficiently and load correct specified material into the machine.
• Monitor machine performance and adjust as needed.
• Ensure the quality of produced parts by conducting inspections and tests.
• Maintain accurate records of machine operations and maintenance performed.
• Adhere to company policies and procedures, including health, safety, and quality standards.

What we’re looking for:

• Completed a recognised apprenticeship or training programme in a technical discipline to a minimum of SVQ qualification (or equivalent nationally recognised qualification) or have equivalent industry experience with the machining environment.
• Supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of QA and Health and Safety within the work environment.
• Experience with Mazak and/or Hass CNC machines.
• Experience of manual lathes and milling machine operations.

Why join us?

• Early finish on Fridays.
• Competitive salary and benefits package aligned with experience (Private Medical Insurance, Life Assurance, Cycle to work scheme, Company Pension, etc.).
• Clear pathways for career development and organisational visibility.
• Inclusive and supportive culture that values individual contributions.
• Meaningful work with impact across safety, innovation, and global operations.

James Fisher is a global engineering services company operating across Energy, Defence, and Maritime Transport. With a strong heritage in maritime operations, we now deliver innovative solutions in challenging environments. Our One James Fisher strategy is focused on building a unified, sustainable business within the Blue Economy, driving progress through technology, expertise, and collaboration.

James Fisher Defence (JFD), part of the James Fisher Group, is a global leader in underwater capability, delivering cutting-edge diving, submarine rescue, and hyperbaric solutions to both commercial and defence markets. Operating worldwide, JFD is the foremost provider of submarine rescue services and a trusted name in submarine escape training. We’re also at the forefront of hyperbaric rescue innovation and a leading supplier of advanced diving equipment and saturation systems across the industry.

If this sounds like the ideal next step in your career, then click ‘apply’ now!

Due to the volume of applications, we receive for our vacancies, on occasion applications may close before the deadline, so please apply early to avoid disappointment.

James Fisher and Sons are committed to taking positive action on diversity and strongly encourage applications for candidates from all backgrounds. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and recognise that our success depends on our talented and diverse workforce.