Quest Precision Engineering has featured in the Machinery & Manufacturing magazine.  Due to our recent investment into four Nakamura-Tome Turning Centre Machines, Quest has caught the eye of the industry.

Read the article below for more information on how Quest can develop and Continuously Improve our infrastructure, knowledge and efficiency to aid our customers journey.

Quest Precision Engineering Cup was played for again this year and saw two local teams battling it out in the final to win our trophy.

Dundee North End FC vs Carnoustie Panmure FC

It was a battle to the end at Whitton Park with Dundee North End F.C on Saturday 20th May 2023 with Dundee North End F.C lifting the cup in a nail biting final.

Big Congratulations to the winners and well done to the all the other teams.  Quest are looking forward to next season.

Quest was proud to be a sponsor at this year’s Dundee Sports Awards, Gordon had the honour of presenting the Young Sportsperson of the Year.

And the Winner Was…

Josh Holt

St Pauls RC Academy and Dundee United  

Josh has excelled within football over the past year. Josh currently plays for the St Pauls Academy school football team, Dundee United U16’s & U18s and represented Scotland U15’s in Malta, scoring for Scotland in a match against Gibraltar. When playing for Dundee West 2008’s last year they won the League & Scottish Cup with Josh presented Man of the Match in the Scottish Cup Final. Josh also plays for the Dundee Select U15’s. Throughout his football career Josh has developed in a mature and responsible player, which is one of the reasons he was selected to captain the school team. 

Well done Josh and all the nominees for all their hard work and determination.

Due to our planned growth, Quest Precision Engineering are currently looking to recruit:

• CNC Turners

• CNC Millers

• Sliding Head Machinists

• Post Graduate Traineeships

We are looking for individuals that are keen to further their career in a fast paced Sub-Contract environment, with a keen eye for detail.  Due to the nature of our business it is essential the person has the ability to multi-task and work to tight deadlines.

Candidates would ideally be Time Served but not essential as training will be provided, but should have some experience in engineering setting.

Duties will include but not limited to:

• Create & Run CNC Programmes.
• Set and Operate CNC Machines with Fanuc Controls.
• Carry out Dimensional Checks using various inspection equipment to ensure components meet customers tight tolerances.
• Adhere to Companies processes including manufacture & housekeeping.
• Work in a safe and ethical manner meeting the companies Environmental, Health & Safety goals.
• Work as part of a team as well as on individual basis.
• Shift work will be required

If you are interested in these vacancies and would like more information please send your CV to Jill@northeastvoyageur.com

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A Christmas tree decorated by Westhill-based energy specialists Tendeka has raised £500 for The Archie Foundation after being bought at auction. The charity held a festive fundraiser across the north and north-east of Scotland with 10 decorated trees going under the hammer after a week of bidding, reaching a grand total of £15,500.

Sponsoring companies were encouraged to decorate trees with themes, knowing all efforts was to help raise funds to provide invaluable support to babies, children, young people and their families across Grampian at difficult points in their lives. Tendeka’s tree had a peacock theme, and was decorated in the company’s corporate teal colour as well as silver and purples, with peacocks, chocolate filled globes and wooden toys making the tree stand out for all to see. The tree was bought by Dundee company Quest Precision Engineering and the company has gifted the tree back to Tendeka after establishing a strong partnership in work across the energy sector.

Alan Pearson, Chief Financial Officer at Tendeka added: “We really appreciate the work the Archie Foundation does, and we were proud to be involved. We are also very grateful to Gordon and the Quest team for ensuring the tree raised significant funds for the charity.We already have a long-term, strong relationship with this highly regarded engineering firm, and we were delighted to see Quest not only give us support with their bid, but also know all monies raised will make a big difference to the charity. The plan is to display the tree in our Westhill office over the holidays before looking at what we can do with the decorations longer-term.�/p>

Gordon Deuchars, managing director of Quest added: “I’m pleased to support Tendeka and The Archie Foundation through the auction, as it’s an extremely worthy cause. We have worked with Tendeka on many projects over the years so we’re more than happy to show our appreciation by gifting the tree back to them to host in the office.�/p>

The Archie Foundation supports children’s healthcare in Inverness, Aberdeen and Dundee, as well as the Neonatal Ward Aberdeen and Grampian Child Bereavement Network.

Lynne Brooks, Gifts & Donations Officer for The Archie Foundation said: “We are over the moon with the amount of money raised. We’d like to thank Tendeka, Quest and all our sponsors and bidders in raising funds etc etc etc�/p>

The Scottish Business Pledge is a values-led partnership between Government and business that is based on boosting productivity, competitiveness through fairness, equality and sustainable employment.

Each pledge from a Scottish business contributes towards a forward-thinking organisation and a stronger Scotland. Quest has pledged to:

1. Pay employees & contractors the real Living Wage
2. Do not use inappropriate zero hours contracts
3. Addressed the gender pay gap
4. Review our Environmental impact
5. Continue to Invest in a skilled and diverse workforce
6. Encourage Workforce engagement
7. Continue to support Innovation
8. Investigate our part in Internationalisation
9. Support your community
10. Provide Prompt payment to suppliers & contractors

Skills Development Scotland is a government agency which works directly with employers across Scotland, providing trusted advice that helps employers invest in existing skills, develop new talent using equal and inclusive recruitment, and get the right products to grow their business.  The purpose of the Skills for Growth initiative is to provide Quest Precision Engineering with a solid plan, specifically focusing on managing people and their skills effectively to support and positively contribute to achieving their growth ambitions.

During the recent work with Skills Development Scotland, Quest has been able to identify strengths and weaknesses in:

• Employee Engagement
• Training Requirements
• Training / Skills Potential
• Further development in Company and People as one

To enable the growth of the company, Quest are prepared to invest in the our future by training and adapting to new technologies and methods.

Quest Precision Engineering complies with the government’s guidance on managing the risk of COVID-19.  To ensure the level of risk to our employees and visitors remains low the following steps have been taken:

• We have carried out a COVID-19 risk assessment and shared the results with employees;
• We have cleaning, handwashing and hygiene procedures in line with guidance;
• We have taken all reasonable steps to maintain a 2m distance in the workplace
• Where people cannot be 2m apart, we have done everything practical to manage transmission risk
• Only invited visitors will be given access to our offices and shopfloor