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Opportunities to serve the naval defence market and personally develop in your trade or profession

Career Opportunities

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 make them preferred by many navies.

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.

Our continued worldwide growth and strong order book is underpinned by the following core values:

Customers & Markets – forging long term, successful relationships with customers throughout the world.
Innovative Design – delivering competitive advantage through technical expertise and product innovation.
Managing Projects – through on time, on budget, low risk delivery of quality products and services. 
Quality Excellence – consistently delivering quality products and services in everything that we do. 
Culture & Skills – developing, challenging and rewarding the individuals and teams that are part of MacTaggart Scott.

 You may browse our Job Vacancies below or contact us by email on human.resources@mactag.com.

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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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  • Security Officer

    Type:
    6 Month Fixed Term
    Location:
    UK

    MacTaggart Scott are looking to recruit a Security Officer to work in our Facilities Department. Role: The security officer on duty is responsible for the safety and security of the works and office premises as well as welcoming visitors to the Company...

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  • Contract and Commercial Officer

    Type:
    Permanent
    Location:
    UK

    MacTaggart Scott are looking to recruit a Contract and Commercial Officer to work in our Commercial Department. The Commercial function is responsible for the contractual and commercial management of these customer relationships. Role: This role reports...

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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...

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  • Business Development Manager

    Type:
    Permanent
    Location:
    UK

    MacTaggart Scott are looking to recruit a Business Development Manager to work in our Sales and Marketing Department. Role: This role reports directly into the Head of Business Development. The successful candidate will be responsible for identifying...

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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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  • Project Coordinator

    Type:
    Permanent
    Location:
    UK

    Due to Company growth, MacTaggart Scott are looking to recruit a number of Project Coordinators to work in our Projects Department. Role: This role reports directly into the Head of Project Management. The purpose of the role is to assist our team of...

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  • Facilities Labourer

    Type:
    Permanent
    Location:
    UK

    This role reports into the Facilities Manager. The purpose of this role is to provide labouring support to the Production and Facilities departments to ensure the smooth running of the site. Duties will include: Labouring duties in various production...

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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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  • Bids and Estimating Engineer

    Type:
    Permanent
    Location:
    UK

    MacTaggart Scott are looking to recruit a Bid and Estimating Engineer to work in our Commercial Department. Role: This role reports directly into the Head of Bids and Proposals. The purpose of the role is to be responsible for the co-ordination of all...

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