CNC Machinist

Fives Intralogistics; Crosshills; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday + bank holidays

Healthshield healthcare

Life Assurance (5 x annual salary)

Enhanced Pension (employer matched 4-7

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Fives Intralogistics is seeking a skilled Machine Shop Grinder to operate a Waldrich Coburg Large Surface Grinder and produce components to drawing specifications. The role requires setting up grinding operations, interpreting complex drawings, and ensuring adherence to high quality and safety standards.

The successful candidate will work with a flexible shift pattern to meet production targets, bring a Right First Time mindset, and contribute to continuous improvement in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Experience operating a medium to large surface grinder, with training if needed.
• Able to set components, select grinding wheels, and fixtures.
• Proficient in measuring equipment to verify drawings.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings and ensure geometrical tolerances are met.

Responsibilities

• Operate a Waldrich Coburg Large Surface Grinder to produce high‑quality parts.
• Read and interpret drawings to meet specifications for 25 kg to 12,000 kg components.
• Plan workload and maintain output to achieve production targets.
• Maintain safety and quality standards in line with company directives.

Skills

Surface grinding

Measuring equipment

Engineering drawings interpretation

Quality mindset

Education

Time served apprenticeship

Tools

Waldrich Coburg grinder

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.

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