Toolmaker (Grinder)

Toolmaker - Cylindrical & Surface Grinding (Progression to CNC)
Location: West Byfleet, Surrey (On-site)
Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience

About the Role

A leading precision engineering manufacturer based in West Byfleet is seeking an experienced Toolmaker with a strong background in grinding to join its growing production team

The successful candidate will initially focus on manual cylindrical and surface 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 and tooling 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
• Grind components and toolmaking features to tight tolerances, concentricity, roundness, and surface finish specifications
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications
• Manufacture precision components and tooling including shafts, pins, bushes, jigs, fixtures, 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.

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience as a Toolmaker, with strong cylindrical grinding skills
• Experience with surface and centreless grinding
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience working to tight tolerances and fine surface finish requirements

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

If interested, please reach out for more information about this position:
Max Hawkins -
Callum Wallis -