Expire in: a month
Location: Ash Vale
Salary: £33,000 - £39,000 per annum (DOE)
Hours: 39 hours per week (Early finish Friday at 1:15pm)
Syntech Recruitment are partnering with a specialist manufacturing business in Ash Vale to recruit a skilled Toolmaker / Grinder to join their engineering team.
The role offers involvement in high-precision machining and toolroom operations within a stable, structured environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in producing parts to exceptionally fine tolerances, ensuring customer specifications and deadlines are met efficiently.
Toolmaker / Grinder Responsibilities
Set and operate manual and CNC machinery within a busy toolroom and production environment.
Carry out precision grinding operations, including surface, cylindrical, bore/internal, and ring grinding.
Perform high-tolerance honing work on components as required by technical specifications.
Read and accurately interpret complex technical drawings and blueprints to guide production.
Utilize standard measuring and inspection equipment to self-inspect parts and ensure strict quality standards.
Work self-sufficiently on bespoke tasks while collaborating effectively with the wider engineering team.
Manage workloads efficiently to meet tight customer delivery schedules and production deadlines.
Maintain a clean, safe work environment in line with company health and safety standards.
Toolmaker / Grinder Requirements
Proven background as a skilled Manual/CNC Machinist, Toolmaker, or Toolroom Engineer.
Strong, hands-on grinding experience (Surface, Cylindrical, Bore, Internal, or Ring grinding).
Demonstrated ability to work to exceptionally fine tolerances.
Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings.
Ability to work self-sufficiently and use precision measuring equipment to inspect your own work.
Apprentice-trained or deeply qualified by experience (QBE) within an engineering environment.
A proactive, "hands-on" attitude with a strong problem-solving mindset.
Desirable Skills
Experience with both manual toolroom machinery and modern CNC grinding equipment.
Familiarity with specialized tool/die making or high-precision component manufacturing.
Previous experience working in a fast-paced, high-quality production environment.
What’s On Offer
Competitive Salary: £33,000 - £39,000 per annum (Depending on Experience).
Work-Life Balance: 39-hour work week with an early 1:15pm finish every Friday.
Overtime Opportunities: Available at 1.3x basic hourly rate during the week, and 1.5x at weekends.
Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave (with some days allocated for the Christmas shutdown).
Benefits: Company pension scheme available.
Environment: A varied role within a supportive, close-knit, and quality-driven engineering team.
If you are a mechanically skilled Toolmaker or Grinder looking for a stable and varied role within a specialist manufacturing environment, we’d like to hear from you.
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