Deburr Production Operator in Glasgow, City of Glasgow

Maxwell Consultancy is delighted to be partnering with a growing aerospace manufacturer in Glasgow in the search for a Deburr Production Operator. Renowned across Europe for producing high-precision components, the company continues to invest heavily in its people and facilities. As a result of sustained growth and recent investment in the workshop, this is a newly created position offering excellent long-term career prospects

Production Operator - Deburr

Location: Glasgow
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Reporting to: Production Manager
Rate of Pay: £16.76 per hour

About the Role

We are looking for a Production Operator - Deburr to join our manufacturing team in Glasgow. This role is responsible for the finishing and preparation of precision metal components, ensuring they meet the highest quality standards before assembly or dispatch.

The successful candidate will remove burrs, sharp edges, and surface imperfections using a variety of hand and power tools, helping to ensure products meet customer specifications and company quality requirements. Previous deburring experience is advantageous, but full training will be provided to the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities

As a Production Operator, you will:

• Inspect components for burrs, sharp edges, and surface defects.
• Carry out deburring and finishing operations using hand files, grinders, sanders, and rotary tools.
• Work from engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality standards to achieve precise finishes.
• Use magnifiers and microscopes for detailed finishing work where required.
• Ensure all finished parts meet customer and company quality expectations.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment.
• Comply with all health and safety procedures and company policies.

Skills & Behaviours

We are looking for candidates who can demonstrate:

• A positive, flexible, and team-focused attitude.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• The ability to support colleagues and work effectively across departments.
• Respect and professionalism when interacting with team members and customers.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving.

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

Educated to Standard Grade level (or equivalent).

Good hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity.

A strong commitment to health and safety.

Ability to work accurately and consistently to quality standards.

Desirable

Experience working with precision-engineered components.

Previous deburring or metal-finishing experience.

Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Please note: Full training will be provided for candidates with the right attitude and aptitude.

Shift Pattern

This role operates on a rotating 2-shift system:

Early Shift

Monday to Thursday: 6:00am - 2:30pm

Friday: 6:00am - 11:00am

Late Shift

Monday to Thursday: 2:30pm - 11:00pm

Friday: 11:00am - 4:00pm

Monday to Friday

37 hours per week

Benefits

We offer an excellent benefits package including:

• Private Medical Insurance
• Company Pension Scheme
• Life Insurance
• Death in Service Benefit
• Employee Retail Discount Scheme
• Free On-Site Parking
• Subsidised Canteen Facilities
• 33 Days Annual Leave, including Christmas Shutdown
• Ongoing Training and Career Development Opportunities
• Supportive and Collaborative Working Environment

Right to Work

Due to the nature of our work within the aerospace, applicants must have the right to work in the UK and be eligible to undergo security screening where required.