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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.

COVID-19 UPDATE

Please note that due to the current restrictions in place regarding Covid-19, there may be a delay in providing some candidates with interview dates and/or feedback. Please rest assured that we are still working on recruitment and will be in touch at the earliest opportunity. If you would like an update on your application, please contact Jay Todd (HR Advisor) by emailing jay.todd@mactag.com.

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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.

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Latest Vacancies

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  • Inspector

    Type:
    Permanent
    Location:
    UK

    This role reports directly into the Chief Inspector. The purpose of the role is to ensure inspection operations are completed efficiently and in a timely manner. Duties will include: Ensuring Inspection Operations are completed in an efficient and timely...

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  • Maintenance Electrician

    Type:
    Permanent
    Location:
    UK

    MacTaggart Scott are looking to recruit a Maintenance Electrician to work in our Maintenance Department. Role: This role reports directly into the Maintenance Manager. The purpose of the role is to provide an efficient and cost-effective support service...

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  • Trainee Operations Planner

    Type:
    Permanent
    Location:
    UK

    MacTaggart Scott are looking to recruit two Trainee Operations Planners to work in our Production Planning Department. This is a 2 year training period, at the end of the two years you will become an operations planner. Role: This role reports directly...

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  • Senior Project Manager

    Type:
    Permanent
    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, to support the Projects Team in the execution of their Projects and to deputise...

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  • Production Test Fitter

    Type:
    Permanent
    Location:
    UK

    This role reports directly into the Test Supervisor. The purpose of the role is to test a variety of products to a specified test sheet. Testing methods include Hydraulic pressure testing, external water testing, load testing, back to back testing and...

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  • ILS Engineer

    Type:
    Permanent
    Location:
    UK

    This role reports directly into the Principal 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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  • IT Support Analyst

    Type:
    Permanent
    Location:
    UK

    MacTaggart Scott are looking to recruit an IT Support Analyst to work in our IT Department. Role: The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of IT and will to provide first line support to all staff members and assist in the efficient running...

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  • Project Coordinator

    Type:
    Permanent
    Location:
    UK

    This role reports directly into the Head of Project Management. The purpose of the role is to assist our team of Project Managers with the management of major projects and to manage smaller, lower risk projects.  Duties will include: Liaising with...

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  • Sub Contract Principal

    Type:
    Permanent
    Location:
    UK

    The successful candidate will report directly to the Head of Commercial and is responsible for managing specific subcontracts through the life cycle of the company’s projects from the bid and proposal stage through to the subcontractor delivery...

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  • Repairs Coordinator

    Type:
    Permanent
    Location:
    UK

    This role reports into the Repairs Supervisor. The purpose of the role is to help organise the smooth and trouble-free progression of all repairs from the initial enquiry. The post holder will create the repair structures, create the routing then monitor/manage...

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  • Control Panel Design Engineer

    Type:
    Permanent
    Location:
    UK

    This role reports directly into the Electrical and Controls Principal Engineer. The purpose of the role is to be responsible for designing electrical control panels for in house manufacture and test. Duties will include: Designing control panels at various...

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  • Business Planner

    Type:
    Permanent
    Location:
    UK

    MacTaggart Scott are recruiting for a Business Planner to work within our Business Planning department. Role: This role reports directly into the Business Planning Manager and will be responsible for the high-level planning and scheduling of major projects...

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  • Maintenance Fitter

    Type:
    Permanent
    Location:
    UK

    MacTaggart Scott are looking to recruit a Maintenance Fitter to work in our Maintenance Department. Role: This role reports directly into the Maintenance Manager. The purpose of the role is to to provide an efficient and cost-effective support service...

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  • Health and Safety Officer

    Type:
    Permanent
    Location:
    UK

    MacTaggart Scott are looking to recruit a Health and Safety Officer. Role: This role reports directly into the Group Health and Safety Manager. The purpose of the role is to provide hands on health and safety assistance to the whole MacTaggart Scott group...

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  • Software Engineer

    Type:
    Permanent
    Location:
    UK

    This role reports directly into the Electrical and Controls Principal Engineer. The purpose of the role is to be responsible for developing software for MacTaggart Scott control panels.  Duties will include: Writing and testing PLC code. Creating...

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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: Design...

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  • Supply Chain Support Engineer

    Type:
    Permanent
    Location:
    UK

    MacTaggart Scott are looking to recruit a Supply Chain Support Engineer to work in our Design Department. Role: This role reports directly into the Principle Electrical and Controls Engineer. The purpose of the role is to provide technical support for...

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