CNC Grinder

Adecco; West Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Adecco is seeking a CNC Grinder to operate advanced machinery in a West Yorkshire manufacturing setting. You will produce high-quality components, perform inspections, and ensure parts meet drawings and standards while maintaining machine efficiency.

The role requires an apprentice-trained engineer (NVQ 3 or equivalent) in Turning, Grinding, or Milling, with a safety-first mindset and strong communication to work as part of a team. Opportunity to develop skills in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Safety-first mindset and strict adherence to procedures.
• Team player with clear communication skills.
• Organised, methodical and able to work independently.
• Flexible and eager to learn new skills.
• Engineering principles and mathematics are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct pre-use inspections and report hazards or faults.
• Operate and set up machining centres per SOPs.
• Produce and inspect parts to drawing specs and standards.
• Record process data and monitor tooling life.
• Maintain 6S standards and provide shift handovers.
• Assist with quality investigations and root-cause analysis.

Skills

CNC Grinding

Quality Systems

Math

Problem-solving

Education

NVQ 3 in Turning, Grinding or Milling

Job description

Job Purpose

As a CNC Grinder, you will utilise advanced machine tools to produce high‑quality engineering components. Your expertise will ensure that all parts meet the correct standards and specifications while maintaining exceptional machine efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct pre‑use machine inspections and report any hazards or faults.
• Complete asset care tasks as per the maintenance schedule.
• Monitor metal cutting fluids, ensuring correct levels and concentrations are maintained.
• Maximise productivity by running additional machines or performing manual operations as time permits.
• Set and operate machining centres following standard operating procedures.
• Produce and inspect parts according to drawing specifications and quality standards, including deburring and marking.
• Achieve required machine efficiency targets.
• Capture data accurately, recording material movements, process times, and quantities.
• Adhere to the production plan and monitor tooling life for timely changes.
• Provide thorough handovers between shifts, communicating work status effectively.
• Escalate any issues with materials, tooling, or processes promptly.
• Assist with quality investigations to determine root causes.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and 6S standards within the department.
• Offer on‑the‑job training to apprentices and new employees.
• Ensure accurate logging of material movements and orders using computer systems.

What You Bring

Key Attitudes

• Safety‑first mindset
• Team player with excellent communication skills
• Organised, methodical, and able to work independently
• Flexible and committed to learning new skills

Knowledge

• Engineering principles (mandatory)
• C control systems (mandatory)
• Quality systems and procedures (mandatory)
• Math (mandatory)
• Problem‑solving and basic Lean principles (preferred)

Experience

• Manufacturing small batch complex components in a similar engineering environment
• Combination of education and on‑the‑job training in mechanical engineering

Skills

• Apprentice trained engineer (NVQ 3 or equivalent minimum) in Turning, Grinding, or Milling fields

Why Join?

Be part of a vibrant team that values your contributions. Enjoy a supportive work culture that encourages growth and learning. Work in a role that offers variety and challenges each day.

Equal Opportunities

Adecco is a disability‑confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer. By applying for this role your details will be submitted to Adecco. Our Candidate Privacy Information Statement explaining how we will use your information is available on our website.