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Serving the global naval defence market
Opportunities for a range of skills and professions
MacTaggart Scott is a privately owned Scottish engineering company established in 1898, and based near the beautiful City of Edinburgh. With over 100 years in business and satisfied customers in 60 countries, the quality and reliability of our products ensure they are preferred by many navies.
MacTaggart Scott focuses on the design, development, manufacture and delivery of sophisticated projects for the Naval Defence and Marine Market. Key operational areas of the business are:
- Design Engineering
- Planning, Production, Inspection, Test, Quality
- Bid & Proposal Engineering, R&D Engineering
- Commissioning, Service & Support
- Business Development, Commercial, Programme Management, Procurement
The company has an organisational structure that ensures the ongoing efficiency and optimisation of the business process. Integral to this are:
- Administration, Inventory Management, Despatch, Logistics
- Finance, IT, HR & Training
- Maintenance, Environment, Health & Safety, Security
If you possess ambition, drive, creativity and are looking for a secure and challenging career, we would like to hear from you.
You may browse our Job Vacancies below or contact us by email on human.resources@mactag.com.
Talented and skilled
Our People
The employees of MacTaggart Scott are the company's greatest asset. Our people are a unique selection of bright talented and skilled people. The company is rooted in the local community, from which the majority of our employees are drawn. The workforce includes several generations of some local families.
As a well established but modern organisation, innovation, flexibility and responsiveness are our major strengths. We are proud of our history and tradition, but believe that sustainable competitive advantage can only be achieved through continuous improvement, training, investment and a commitment to business excellence at every level within the company.
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Why MacTaggart Scott
MacTaggart Scott supports the Naval Defence and Marine industries, providing complete solutions to customer needs from analysis of initial customer requirements, innovative design, in-house manufacture through to commissioning and through life support.
Latest Vacancies
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Summer Placements
Type:Fixed Term
Location:UK
Summer Placements are run each year offering enthusiastic students the opportunity to experience work and life at MacTaggart Scott. We offer a range of placements across most departments. Successful applicants can expect to gain a valuable insight into...
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Stores and Despatch Labourer
Type:Permanent
Location:UK
This role reports into the Inventory Manager. The purpose of this role is to work closely with the stores and despatch team leaders to ensure the smooth running of the department. Duties will include: Receipting of delivery notes via suppliers, check...
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Electrical Service Technician
Type:Permanent
Location:UK
The purpose of the role is to carry out a range of electrical and control tasks for all MacTaggart Scott equipment and occasionally on equipment manufactured by others. Tasks range from installation and commissioning to in-service support and fault finding....
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Senior Contract and Commercial Officer
Type:Permanent
Location:UK
Due to Company growth, MacTaggart Scott is looking to recruit a Senior Contract and Commercial Officer to work in our Commercial Department. Role: This role reports directly into the Contract and Commercial Manager. The purpose of the role is to provide...
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Subcontract Buyer
Type:Permanent
Location:UK
This role reports directly into the Head of Project Management. The purpose of the role is to manage specific subcontract contracts through the life cycle of the company’s projects, from the bid and proposal stage through to the subcontractor delivery...
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ILS Engineer
Type:Permanent
Location:UK
This role reports directly into the Principle Engineer (Systems). The purpose of the role is to provide Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) and Availability Reliability Maintainability (ARM) support to MacTaggart Scott Equipment. This role would suit an...
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Health and Safety Manager
Type:Permanent
Location:UK
This role reports directly into the Production Director. The purpose of this role is to be responsible for providing strategic and pro-active leadership for Health & Safety. Also to develop, implement and maintain Health & Safety best practice,...
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Security Controller
Location:UK
This role reports directly into the Chairman of the Company. The purpose of this role is to act as the security controller/designated company security officer to support the business and ensure the company complies with all relevant HMG regulations and...
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Project Engineer
Type:Permanent
Location:UK
MacTaggart Scott are looking to recruit a Project Engineer to work in our Design Department. Role: The successful candidate will report directly to the Principle Engineer and will provide the technical lead for projects. The Project Engineer will...
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Design Engineer
Type:Permanent
Location:UK
The post holder will primarily be responsible for designing equipment, specifying components with supporting calculations, creating drawings and producing technical documentation. Duties will include: Designing and drawing equipment for a variety of...
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Project Manager
Type:Permanent
Salary:Competitive
Location:UK
This role reports directly into the Head of Project Management. The purpose of the role is to provide Project Management for new and ongoing contracts within the Department. Duties will include: Ensuring that project(s) are progressing in accordance...
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Production Fitter
Type:Permanent
Location:UK
This role reports into the Assembly Manager. The purpose of the role is to assist in the manufacture and testing of hydraulic and mechanical equipment. Duties will include: Using a variety of hand tools and power tools to allow the successful building...
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CNC Machine Operator
Type:Permanent
Location:UK
We currently have permanent opportunities for time served, experienced CNC machine operators and Horizontal Boring Mill operators to join our production team. We are looking for candidates who have experience of reading engineering/technical drawings...
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Electrical and Control Design Engineer
Type:Permanent
Location:UK
This role reports into the Principle Electrical Engineer. The purpose of the role is to design electrical control systems, specify components with supporting calculations, create drawings and produce technical documentation. Duties will include: Designing...