Pattern Maker

Pattern Maker – South Queensferry

Salary: £38,647 (depending on experience) + £3,727 shift allowance

Shift Pattern:

• Days: Monday to Thursday, 06:00 – 14:00 & Friday 06:00 – 11:00
• Afters: Monday to Thursday, 14:00 – 23:15

The Role

As a Pattern Maker you will be required to:

• Modify patterns to engineering drawings supplied
• Complete inspection reports
• Investigate and rectify, where required, any non‑conformances reported
• Complete tasks to an agreed time scale to meet production requirements
• Check plant and equipment are safe and fit for purpose prior to use
• Liaise with foundry production personnel to progress castings through the foundry
• 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 quality standards are never conceded
• Be aware, and actively reduce the incident rate of non‑conforming errors within the team
• Create a “Clean‑as‑you‑go” policy and maintain W.I.P. and stock areas
• Ensure plant and equipment is maintained safely and fit for purpose, reporting and resolving defects
• Be willing to be trained in other production areas
• Work to risk assessments and method statements where they are in place
• Be flexible and willing to work additional hours where reasonably required

The Candidate

The ideal Pattern Maker:

• Time served in pattern making, ideally Apprentice trained or at least 4 years’ experience working within a similar role
• Ability to read and understand engineering and production drawings
• Safety conscious with a knowledge of relevant safety, health, environmental and quality processes and legislation
• Strong communication skills
• Team player with the ability to collaborate with the Pattern Shop team and colleagues within our casting operations
• Attention to detail and organisational skills
• Ability to prioritise and work under pressure to deadlines and targets

Benefits

• Up to £42,374 including shift allowance
• Tailored training to help you learn and develop
• Company funded external qualifications (where relevant to the role)
• Pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
• Life assurance cover 3.5 × salary
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounted gym membership – up to 25 % off across 4,000 UK gyms
• Fuel card – save 2‑3p per litre on across 3,500 UK fuel stations including BP, Esso and Shell
• 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, Germany, 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 factory.