Manual Machinist

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Ash Vale; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary: £33,000 - £39,000

39-hour week with early finish Friday

Overtime opportunities (1.3x/1.5x)

25 days annual leave (plus Christmas)

Company pension scheme

Job summary

Syntech Recruitment Ltd are partnering with a specialist manufacturing business in Ash Vale to recruit a skilled Toolmaker / Grinder to join their engineering team. The role focuses on high-precision machining and toolroom operations, delivering parts to tight tolerances to meet customer specifications and deadlines.

You will set and operate manual and CNC machinery, perform surface, cylindrical, bore and ring grinding, and read complex drawings.

Qualifications

• Background as a skilled Manual/CNC Machinist, Toolmaker, or Toolroom Engineer.
• Experience grinding with high precision to tight tolerances.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings accurately.
• Experience inspecting own work using precision measuring equipment.
• Apprentice-trained or equivalent level of experience (QBE).

Responsibilities

• Set and operate manual and CNC machinery in a busy toolroom.
• Carry out precision grinding (surface, cylindrical, bore/internal, ring).
• Perform high-tolerance honing as required by specs.
• Read and interpret complex drawings to guide production.
• Self-inspect parts with standard measuring equipment.
• Work self-sufficiently while collaborating with the engineering team.
• Manage workloads to meet tight customer deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment per H&S standards.

Skills

Manual/CNC Machinist

Toolmaker

Grinding experience

Reading drawings

Self-inspection with measuring tools

Problem-solving

Education

Apprentice-trained or equivalent (QBE)

Tools

CNC grinding equipment

Manual toolroom machinery

Job description

Toolmaker / Grinder

Location: Ash Vale

Salary: £33,000 - £39,000 per annum (DOE)

Hours: 39 hours per week (Early finish Friday at 1:15pm)

Syntech Recruitment are partnering with a specialist manufacturing business in Ash Vale to recruit a skilled Toolmaker / Grinder to join their engineering team.

The role offers involvement in high-precision machining and toolroom operations within a stable, structured environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in producing parts to exceptionally fine tolerances, ensuring customer specifications and deadlines are met efficiently.

Toolmaker / Grinder Responsibilities

• Set and operate manual and CNC machinery within a busy toolroom and production environment.
• Carry out precision grinding operations, including surface, cylindrical, bore/internal, and ring grinding.
• Perform high-tolerance honing work on components as required by technical specifications.
• Read and accurately interpret complex technical drawings and blueprints to guide production.
• Utilize standard measuring and inspection equipment to self-inspect parts and ensure strict quality standards.
• Work self-sufficiently on bespoke tasks while collaborating effectively with the wider engineering team.
• Manage workloads efficiently to meet tight customer delivery schedules and production deadlines.
• Maintain a clean, safe work environment in line with company health and safety standards.

Toolmaker / Grinder Requirements

• Proven background as a skilled Manual/CNC Machinist, Toolmaker, or Toolroom Engineer.
• Strong, hands-on grinding experience (Surface, Cylindrical, Bore, Internal, or Ring grinding).
• Demonstrated ability to work to exceptionally fine tolerances.
• Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings.
• Ability to work self-sufficiently and use precision measuring equipment to inspect your own work.
• Apprentice-trained or deeply qualified by experience (QBE) within an engineering environment.
• A proactive, "hands-on" attitude with a strong problem-solving mindset.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with both manual toolroom machinery and modern CNC grinding equipment.
• Familiarity with specialized tool/die making or high-precision component manufacturing.
• Previous experience working in a fast-paced, high-quality production environment.

Whats On Offer

• Competitive Salary: £33,000 - £39,000 per annum (Depending on Experience).
• Work-Life Balance: 39-hour work week with an early 1:15pm finish every Friday.
• Overtime Opportunities: Available at 1.3x basic hourly rate during the week, and 1.5x at weekends.
• Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave (with some days allocated for the Christmas shutdown).
• Benefits: Company pension scheme available.
• Environment: A varied role within a supportive, close-knit, and quality-driven engineering team