Gear Grinder

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Limefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time contract

Early Friday finish

Company benefits

Job summary

Bury-based Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking an experienced Gear Grinder to operate and set gear grinding machinery, producing precision components to tight tolerances. You will work from engineering drawings, maintain quality, and support manufacturing output in a busy workshop.

This hands-on role requires reliability, strong attention to detail, and a proactive approach to safety. The position is full-time with stable hours, offering opportunities to advance within a precision

Qualifications

• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical information.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Strong understanding of precision engineering and manufacturing processes.
• Good problem-solving and practical engineering skills.
• Reliable, motivated, and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate gear grinding machinery
• Manufacture precision components to engineering specifications
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical information
• Inspect finished components to ensure quality standards are met
• Monitor machine performance and report any issues
• Maintain accurate production records where required
• Perform routine machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting
• Work efficiently to production targets and deadlines
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
• Follow company health & safety and quality procedures at all times
• Work independently and as part of the wider production team

Skills

Reading drawings

Attention to detail

Health & safety awareness

Problem-solving

Reliability

Job description

Position

Gear Grinder

Location

Bury

Salary

Competitive - Dependent on Experience

We are seeking an experienced Gear Grinder to join its manufacturing team. This hands-on role involves operating and setting gear grinding machinery to produce precision-engineered components to exact specifications and high-quality standards.

The successful candidate will have previous experience within a gear grinding environment and be confident working from engineering drawings while maintaining accuracy and consistency throughout the production process.

This company operates within a precision engineering environment with a strong focus on quality, efficiency, and safe working practices.

Job Overview

• Set and operate gear grinding machinery
• Manufacture precision components to engineering specifications
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and technical information
• Inspect finished components to ensure quality standards are met
• Monitor machine performance and report any issues
• Maintain accurate production records where required
• Perform routine machine maintenance and basic troubleshooting
• Work efficiently to production targets and deadlines
• Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment
• Follow company health & safety and quality procedures at all times
• Work independently and as part of the wider production team

Requirements

Previous experience as a Gear Grinder is essential

• Strong understanding of precision engineering and manufacturing processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Good problem-solving and practical engineering skills
• Reliable, motivated, and able to work independently
• Strong awareness of health & safety procedures within a workshop environment

Hours of Work

Monday - Thursday: 07:00 - 16:00

• Friday: 07:00 - 12:00
• 39-hour working week

Salary & Benefits

Competitive salary dependent on experience

• Full-time permanent position
• Stable working hours with early Friday finish
• Supportive workshop environment
• Opportunity to work within a skilled precision engineering team
• Holiday entitlement and company benefits to be discussed at interview