CNC Machinist

Fives; Crosshills; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Shift pay

Healthcare

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Medical leave

Social club

On-site parking

Job summary

Fives in the United Kingdom is seeking a Machine Shop Grinder to join a multi-functional, highly skilled team. The role is hands-on, producing parts to fulfil Assembly, Aftermarket and Spares requirements, with shift flexibility essential.

You will operate a Waldrich Coburg Large Surface Grinder (Siemens 840D), read drawings, set up fixtures and maintain tight tolerances, with apprenticeship background preferred. The company offers comprehensive benefits and a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Experience operating a medium to large surface grinder (training provided).
• Setting components, wheels, and fixtures for precision work.
• Using measuring equipment to verify drawings and tolerances.
• Interpreting engineering drawings to ensure conformance.
• Achieving critical geometrical tolerancing and product conformity.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Waldrich Coburg Large Surface Grinder (Siemens 840D).
• Produce components from 25 kg to 12,000 kg to drawing specifications.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings for production.
• Work with minimal supervision and plan workload to meet targets.
• Uphold high health and safety standards and company directives.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as requested.

Skills

Surface grinding

Setting components

Measuring equipment

Reading drawings

Tight tolerances

Education

Time served apprenticeship

Job description

Scope of the Role

As part of a multi-functional, highly skilled, and flexible team, the Machine Shop Grinder is a hands‑on role, responsible for producing parts to fulfil Assembly, Aftermarket and Spares requirements. Shift flexibility is vital to fulfil business needs.

Position Summary

As part of a multi-functional, highly skilled, and flexible team, the Machine Shop Grinder is a hands‑on role, responsible for producing parts to fulfil Assembly, Aftermarket and Spares requirements. Shift flexibility is vital to fulfil business needs.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate a Waldrich Coburg Large Surface Grinder ( Siemens 840D control ) ensuring consistent high quality production of critical components.
• Producing complex components to drawing specification ranging in size from 25kg up to 12000kg
• Work from and interpret engineering drawings to ensure parts are produced to drawing specification.
• Apply knowledge of material characteristics and machining methods to ensure optimal productivity.
• Work with minimal supervision and plan workload effectively to achieve production targets.
• Foster a ‘Right First Time’ mindset in a quality driven environment.
• Understand, and work always, in line with Fives Values and Directives; specifically following the highest standards of health and safety.
• Perform any other reasonable duties as requested.

Technical Competencies Required

• Experience in operating a medium to large surface grinder is preferred, however, training will be provided to the successful candidate.
• Setting of components, composite grinding wheels, jigs and fixtures.
• Proficient in the use of measuring equipment to maintain drawing specifications
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Manufacturing components to achieve critical geometrical tolerancing and ensuring product conformity
• Time served apprenticeship certification

Behavioural Competencies Required

• Diligence
• Reliability and Punctuality: Consistent attendance and timely completion of tasks.
• Manual Dexterity: Skilful use of hands and tools for intricate tasks.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues that arise during machining processes.
• Teamwork: Collaboration with colleagues to achieve common goals and maintain workflow.
• Patience and Persistence: Ability to work through repetitive tasks and complex problems without frustration.
• Adaptability: Willingness to learn new techniques and adapt to new machines or processes.
• Strong Communication: Clear and effective communication with team members and supervisors.
• Organisation: Keeping workspaces tidy and tools properly maintained.
• Flexibility to work to the needs of the business, including working different shift patterns and overtime as and when required.
• A mindset that places product quality, process optimisation, and asset utilisation at the forefront.
• Able to both recognise and embrace a flexible approach, ensuring that business commitments are fulfilled, and customer expectations are both maintained and surpassed.
• Ability to work alone or part of a team.
• Able to manage own time and meet tight deadlines.

Benefits

• 28 days paid Holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays per year.
• Premium payments for shift work.
• Healthshield healthcare and wellbeing.
• Life Assurance (5 x annual salary).
• Perkpal Benefits Platform.
• Enhanced Pension - Employer matched contributions of 4% or 5% (increasing to 6% or 7.5% after three years.)
• Paid Medical Appointment Time – 8 hours per year.
• Contributory Social Club.
• Free secure, on-site Parking