Surface​/Cylindrical Grinder

Position: Surface / Cylindrical Grinder (7am-3pm) (Permanent)
Experienced Surface / Cylindrical Grinder

Flexible Hours | Early Friday Finish | Up to £18.50 per Hour

We are seeking an experienced Surface / Cylindrical Grinder to join a long-established and highly respected precision engineering business.

This is a role for a skilled grinder who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys varied small-batch work, and values work–life balance. The company offers genuine flexibility around working hours and a stable, well-organised workshop environment.

Experienced Surface / Cylindrical Grinder Salary Working Hours

* Flexible start between 6:00am

* Standard day shift pattern

* Early finish every Friday

* Strong emphasis on work–life balance

(Exact hours can be discussed to suit individual circumstances.)

* Up to £18.50 per hour depending on experience

* Overtime available at enhanced rates

* Stable, permanent position

* Supportive, well-equipped workshop

Experienced Surface / Cylindrical Grinder

The Role

You will be responsible for setting and operating surface and cylindrical grinding machines, producing high-precision components in one-off and small batch quantities.

This is varied subcontract work across multiple industries — not repetitive high-volume production.

Experienced Surface / Cylindrical Grinder

Key Responsibilities:

* Full setup and operation of surface and/or cylindrical grinders

* Working to tight tolerances from engineering drawings

* Selecting and dressing grinding wheels

* In-process inspection and final quality checks

* Maintaining high accuracy and finish standards

* Working independently within a structured quality environment

Experience in CNC grinding would be advantageous but is not essential.

Experienced Surface / Cylindrical Grinder What We’re Looking For

* Proven experience in surface and/or cylindrical grinding

* Ability to work from detailed engineering drawings

* Strong understanding of tolerances and surface finishes

* Confident setting up machines independently

* High attention to detail and quality standards

* Reliable and self-motivated