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