Toolmaker
Location: Close to Southend Airport
Salary: £35,000
Working Pattern: Monday–Thursday, 06:45–16:30 (37 hours, 4-day week)
We’re working with a precision aerospace manufacturer looking for a Toolmaker/Centreless Grinder
If you’ve run Wickman, Ghiringhelli, Cincinnati or Tschudin machines and know what good looks like, this is worth a conversation.
Toolmaker Responsibilities:
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Setting and running manual centreless grinders
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Working to tight aerospace tolerances
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Reading drawings and inspecting your own work
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Using micrometres confidently (no guessing)
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Supporting 2nd ops where needed (thread rolling, deburring etc.)
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Reducing scrap and keeping machines running efficiently
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Hitting output without compromising quality
Toolmaker Experience:
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Strong manual centreless grinding experience (non-negotiable)
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Aerospace or high-spec precision background preferred
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Confident working independently
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Attention to detail — this isn’t rough machining
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Team player who doesn’t need chasing
The Package
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£30,000–£35,000 depending on experience
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Monday–Thursday (37-hour week)
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1.5x overtime available
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16 days holiday + 8 bank holidays
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Pension, health plan, life assurance
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