Aerospace Centreless Grinder

Centreless Grinder - Aerospace

30,000 - 35,000 | Southend‑on‑Sea | 4 day week | Monday to Thursday

An established aerospace engineering manufacturer in Southend‑on‑Sea is seeking an experienced Centreless Grinder to join its production team. This is a hands‑on role for a skilled machinist with strong manual centreless grinding experience, working to tight tolerances in a quality‑driven environment.

Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be responsible for setting and running centreless grinding machines, supporting secondary operations, and contributing to continuous improvement and on‑time delivery.

• 30,000 - 35,000 salary, depending on experience
• Monday to Thursday working hours (37 hours per week)
• Pension scheme, health cash plan, life assurance, EAP and employee discounts

• Set and operate manual centreless grinding machines
• Work with machines such as Wickman Scrivener, Ghiringhelli, Cincinnati or Tschudin
• Support secondary operations where required (thread rolling, deburring, marking, drilling)
• Carry out first‑off and in‑process inspection to ensure quality standards are met
• Work to aerospace standards and health & safety requirements
• Reduce scrap and rework through effective machine set‑up and process control
• Maintain production efficiency and support KPI targets

• Proven experience as a Centreless Grinder in an engineering environment
• Aerospace background preferred but not essential
• Confident setting and running manual centreless grinders
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Strong measurement skills, including micrometers and gauges
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Team‑focused with a proactive approach

Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future will not be considered.