Grinder / Fitter

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a leading precision engineering manufacturer in Bradford to recruit an experienced Grinder / Fitter to join their Machine Shop team on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled individual with strong bench fitting and hand-finishing experience to join a well-established business that values quality, safety, continuous improvement, and employee development.

Grinder / Fitter
Location: Bradford
Salary: £29,750 per annum
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Shift: Days (6:00am – 2:00pm, with an early finish on Fridays)

As a Grinder / Fitter you will be responsible for fitting, deburring, and finishing high-complexity components to exact drawing specifications, ensuring products meet the highest quality standards while maintaining a safe and efficient working environment.

• Fitting and deburring components to engineering drawing requirements

• Ensuring all production documentation is accurate, up to date, and legible

• Maintaining workplace standards and adhering to company procedures

• Carrying out Operator Asset Care tasks

• Identifying and reporting hazards and safety concerns

• Auditing work areas in line with company 6S standards

• Escalating tooling, drawing, routing, and machine-related issues

• Supporting investigations into non-conformances using 5Y and 8D methodologies

• Recording and documenting production data accurately

• Following stock control procedures at all times

• Contributing to continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives

• Communicating effectively across shifts and completing thorough handovers

• Providing on-the-job training and support to apprentices and new starters

We are looking for candidates who possess:

• Previous bench fitting, deburring, or precision hand-finishing experience (essential)

• Strong mechanical aptitude and technical understanding

• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality

• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision

• Good problem-solving skills

• Knowledge of quality systems and manufacturing procedures

• An understanding of Lean manufacturing principles

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Safety-first mindset

• Team player with a positive attitude

• Organised, methodical, and self-motivated

• Flexible and willing to learn new skills

• Committed to supporting business needs and continuous improvement initiatives

• Salary of £29,750 per annum

• Permanent, full-time position

• Day shift pattern with an early finish every Friday

• Westfield Health scheme

• Non-contractual bonus

• Subsidised canteen

• Competitive pension scheme

• Mental Health First Aiders on site

• Ongoing training and development opportunities

• Opportunity to work on high-precision, complex engineering components within a supportive team environment

If you're an experienced Bench Hand looking for your next challenge within a forward-thinking manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today or contact Elevation Recruitment Group for a confidential discussion.