Centreless Grinder

Company: Prime-Appointments
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Location: Southend on Sea
Job Description:

Centreless Grinder (95910) Southend-On-Sea, England

Salary: GBP30000 – GBP35000 per annum + Depending on level of experience

Centreless Grinder – Aerospace Manufacturing

Location: Southend-on-Sea, Essex

Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday to Thursday – 4 day week (37 hours)

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Centreless Grinder to join a leading aerospace engineering manufacturer based in Southend-on-Sea.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled machinist with experience in manual centreless grinding to join a precision engineering environment producing high-quality aerospace components to tight tolerances.

You will be responsible for setting and operating centreless grinding machines, supporting production output, and ensuring consistent quality standards are met.

  • 4 day working week (Monday to Thursday)
  • 37 hours per week
  • Health Cash Plan
  • Life Assurance
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Key Responsibilities

  • Set and operate manual centreless grinding machines
  • Work with machinery such as Wickman Scrivener, Ghiringhelli, Cincinnati and Tschudin
  • Manufacture precision aerospace components to tight tolerances
  • Carry out first-off and in-process inspections
  • Support secondary operations including deburring, drilling, marking and thread rolling
  • Ensure compliance with aerospace quality standards and health & safety procedures
  • Maintain production efficiency and support output and KPI targets
  • Reduce scrap and rework through effective set-up and process control

Skills & Experience Required

  • Proven experience as a Centreless Grinder in a manufacturing or engineering environment
  • Experience with manual centreless grinding machines is essential
  • Aerospace experience is desirable but not essential
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Strong measurement and inspection skills (micrometers, gauges, etc.)
  • High attention to detail and commitment to quality
  • Strong team working and communication skills

This role would suit candidates with experience as:

  • Centreless Grinder
  • Precision Grinder
  • Manual Grinder
  • Cylindrical Grinder
  • Aerospace Machinist

Please note: Candidates who require sponsorship now or in the future cannot be considered for this role.

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Posted: June 4th, 2026