Grinder

Cylindrical Grinder (Manual & CNC)
Location: West Byfleet, Surrey (On-site)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience
Hours: Full-time, Permanent
About the Role
A leading precision engineering manufacturer based in West Byfleet is seeking an experienced Cylindrical Grinder to join its growing production team. The company supplies high-precision components and assemblies to a diverse range of sectors including aerospace, defence, automotive, medical, oil & gas, and other advanced engineering industries.
Continued investment in state-of-the-art machinery, manufacturing technology, and workforce development has created an excellent opportunity for a skilled grinder looking to develop their career within a modern and forward-thinking engineering environment.
The successful candidate will initially focus on manual grinding operations, with a clear progression path into CNC cylindrical grinding as the business expands its capabilities. This role will involve producing high-precision components to exacting quality standards and tight tolerances.
Key Responsibilities
⦁ Set up and operate cylindrical, centreless, and surface grinding machines.
⦁ Perform external and internal grinding operations.
⦁ Carry out honing operations where required.
⦁ Grind components to tight tolerances, concentricity, roundness, and surface finish specifications.
⦁ Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
⦁ Manufacture precision components including shafts, pins, bushes, and other critical features.
⦁ Conduct in-process inspection using micrometers, bore gauges, comparators, and other precision measuring equipment.
⦁ Dress grinding wheels and select suitable tooling and processes.
⦁ Maintain quality standards across both batch and one-off production work.
⦁ Support the transition into CNC cylindrical grinding operations.
⦁ Assist with CNC grinder setup and operation using Fanuc or similar controls.
⦁ Carry out routine machine maintenance as required.
⦁ Work closely with production and quality teams to improve processes and resolve manufacturing issues.
⦁ Maintain a safe, clean, and organised work environment.
Skills & Experience Required
⦁ Previous experience in cylindrical grinding.
⦁ Experience with surface and centreless grinding.
⦁ Honing experience beneficial but not essential.
⦁ Strong understanding of precision engineering and finishing processes.
⦁ Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
⦁ Experience working to tight tolerances and fine surface finish requirements.
⦁ High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
⦁ Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
What's on Offer
⦁ Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
⦁ Overtime opportunities paid at 1.5x standard rate.
⦁ 39-hour working week with a choice of shift patterns:
⦁ 08:00-17:00 Monday to Thursday, 08:00-13:00 Friday
⦁ 07:30-16:30 Monday to Thursday, 07:30-12:30 Friday
⦁ 22 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service up to 25 days.
⦁ Company sick pay scheme.
⦁ Quarterly attendance bonus.
⦁ Ongoing training and development opportunities.
⦁ Clear progression into CNC grinding and advanced manufacturing technologies.
⦁ Supportive and collaborative working environment.
⦁ Long-term career prospects within a growing engineering business.