Recruitment
If you have the right talent and attitude, you could have a fantastic career with Whittaker Engineering.
Our Company, Our Culture, Our Story
Established in 1983, Whittaker offers quality manufacturing, turnkey design, and engineering solutions for the global oil and gas industry.
The Story of Whittaker so far
The Whittaker Group has been in business since 1983, steadily developing our service in response to the demands of the North Sea oil and gas industry, on and offshore, above and below the surface. Now we are applying our skills and capabilities to the marine industry, renewables, decommissioning, R&D, and other key fields.
Based in Stonehaven, just south of Aberdeen, Whittaker Engineering has grown with the local industry over three decades. We began with a handful of staff, investing in new equipment, adding specialisms and recruiting people to meet growing demand.
About Us & Our Culture
Whittaker is a tight-knit team of professionals, with around 140 people in Scotland and 60 in Mexico. We are engineers, fabricators, welders, machinists, and fitters. As a fully integrated business, wholly owned by hands-on directors, we can respond quickly and effectively to the most complex and challenging of briefs.
Our team includes highly qualified design engineers and a full cohort of highly skilled fabricators, welders, machinists and mechanical fitters. We are very proud to continue Scotland’s tradition of precision engineering and manufacturing in an economy where making things is less prevalent than it was - we're keeping valuable skills alive and at home in the UK.
Our Values
These are the values that define us...
We aim to develop close relationships with both staff and clients, ensuring a caring and inclusive environment.
Our size and structure enable us to react quickly and effectively.
Providing job security and protecting our countrys valuable skills.
We can always be counted on to solve your problems.
With a dedicated R&D Department, we are always looking to plan for the future and embrace emerging technologies.
Benefits we offer
Read about our employee benefits below.
4% contributions by the Company, minimum 5% contribution by the employee – auto enrolment into scheme upon completion of probationary period.
5.8 weeks holiday annually (inclusive of 8 public holidays, 5 of which are fixed) – Whittaker Engineering is closed between Christmas and New Year. Additional holidays available with length of service.
Programme offers support on a wide variety of services including 24/7 remote GP access, mental health support and physio, in addition to and discount at various stores.
2 x basic salary, paid as a lump sum benefit. This benefit is payable up to the age of 75.
After 13 weeks Whittaker Engineering Limited will pay (subject to a successful insurance protection claim) 50% of your basic salary less tax and national insurance until State Pension Age or your return to work, whichever comes earlier. This benefit is payable to the maximum age of 70.
Current Job Openings
Below is a list of our current vacancies at Whittaker Engineering.
CNC Machinist - Turner
The Company has an exciting opportunity for a CNC Turner experienced in operating Mazak control programming
CNC Machinist - Miller
Great opportunity for a time served Machinist - Milling responsible for the accurate and safe operation of machinery in respect of drilling, boring and milling.
Plater / Fabricators
Whittaker Engineering are seeking experienced, time-served Plater/Fabricators to join our team at our Stonehaven facility.
Register Your Interest
Not seeing a vacancy that suits?
You are welcome to submit your CV, in confidence, so that we can contact you when a suitable vacancy arises.
Whittaker Engineering Apprenticeship Scheme
We participate in the Modern Apprenticeship scheme to help invest in the next generation of skilled workers.
We are now looking to recruit trades apprentices to start in August 2026.
At any one time we have around a dozen apprentices - we take on five or six a year for a four-year Modern apprenticeship.
Our apprentices undergo a comprehensive four-year training programme, working and earning while attending college on day release.
- Fabrication, welding and pipefitting: working on a wide range of plate and pipework fabrication projects. A keen interest in craft, design and practical activities would be advantageous.
- Machining: working on a range of manual turning machines, manual milling machines and the latest computer numerical controlled (CNC) machines. A good level of numeracy and mechanical aptitude is required.
- Mechanical fitting: dismantling and rebuilding a variety of mechanical and hydraulic equipment such as heat exchangers, pumps, turret gripper assemblies, and sundry components. Manual skills and mechanical aptitude are required.
Minimum of three National 5 grades in Mathematics, English and a relevant technical subject.
Some of our apprentices have had years-long careers at Whittaker after completing their apprenticeships, utilising the skills gained to move positions internally (e.g. from Mechanical Fitter to Project Engineer). Several of our staff have also progressed into supervisory and managerial roles after completion of their apprenticeship (e.g. Chargehand Mechanical Fitter offshore or Project Manager).
Opportunities to travel/work offshore may be available to apprentices showing the required attributes.
Apply Now
You can apply to our apprenticeship scheme now by emailing us at:
Applications close on Friday 1st May 2026.
