Ref: 100014

Grinder

• Location Aldershot, Hampshire
• Job type Permanent
• Salary £18 per hour

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday, Day Shift (e.g. 07:30–16:00 with early finish Friday)

A well-established precision engineering company based in Aldershot is seeking a skilled Manual Machinist / Toolroom Engineer with strong grinding experience. This is a superb opportunity to join a long-standing, stable business producing complex, low-volume components for high-spec industries including aerospace, defence and motorsport.

As a recruitment partner to this business, we’re helping them identify a capable, hands-on machinist with a strong grounding in surface, cylindrical or bore grinding.

What’s on Offer:

• Monday to Friday day shift

• Early Friday finish

• 1.3x overtime pay (Monday–Friday)

• 1.5x overtime pay (Saturday–Sunday)

• Secure, permanent role within a stable company

• Varied work on low-volume, high-precision components

Manual Machinist Responsibilities:

• Operate manual grinding machinery including:

  • Surface grinders

  • Cylindrical grinders

  • Bore/internal grinders

• Produce one-off and small batch precision components to tight tolerances

• Work from engineering drawings and job cards

• Use measuring tools (micrometers, gauges etc.) to inspect and ensure accuracy

• Operate additional manual machines such as lathes and mills as required

• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to meet customer specs and deadlines

Manual Machinist Requirements:

• Proven experience in manual machining and precision grinding

• Strong skills in surface, cylindrical and internal grinding

• Comfortable working to fine tolerances from technical drawings

• Self-sufficient, accurate and methodical approach to work

• Apprentice-trained or qualified by experience in an engineering environment

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