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'll be responsible for setting and running centreless grinding machines, supporting secondary operations, and contributing to continuous improvement and on-time delivery.

What's on Offer

• £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

Key Responsibilities

• 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

What We're Looking For

• 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

This role is ideal for an experienced Centreless Grinder looking for a 4 day week and great benefits. Apply now via the link or call Julia at Prime Appointments.

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