Centreless Grinder

Centreless Grinder (95910) Southend-On-Sea, England

Salary: GBP
30000 - GBP
35000 per annum + Depending on level of experience

Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday to Thursday – 4 day week (37 hours)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Centreless Grinder to join a leading aerospace engineering manufacturer based in Southend-on-Sea.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled machinist with experience in manual centreless grinding to join a precision engineering environment producing high-quality aerospace components to tight tolerances.

You will be responsible for setting and operating centreless grinding machines, supporting production output, and ensuring consistent quality standards are met.

• 4 day working week (Monday to Thursday)
• 37 hours per week
• Health Cash Plan
• Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

• Set and operate manual centreless grinding machines
• Work with machinery such as Wickman Scrivener, Ghiringhelli, Cincinnati and Tschudin
• Manufacture precision aerospace components to tight tolerances
• Carry out first-off and in-process inspections
• Support secondary operations including deburring, drilling, marking and thread rolling
• Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and health & safety procedures
• Maintain production efficiency and support output and KPI targets
• Reduce scrap and rework through effective set-up and process control

• Proven experience as a Centreless Grinder in a manufacturing or engineering environment
• Experience with manual centreless grinding machines is essential
• Aerospace experience is desirable but not essential
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Strong measurement and inspection skills (micrometers, gauges, etc.)
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Strong team working and communication skills

This role would suit candidates with experience as:

• Centreless Grinder
• Precision Grinder
• Manual Grinder
• Cylindrical Grinder
• Aerospace Machinist

Please note: Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future cannot be considered for this role.