Grinder (Night Shift) in Yeovil

Recruiting a Skilled / Indentured Grinder to join a well-established aerospace manufacturing site in Yeovil, Somerset.

The role involves the precision grinding of aerospace components in line with manufacturing instructions, engineering specifications, and customer/regulatory requirements.

Role: Grinder – Aerospace Manufacturing (Night Shift – Contract)

Location: Yeovil

Shift: Night Shift (following up to 1 month of training on day shift)

Night Shift Pay Rate: £28.49 per hour PAYE (Skilled Worker) or; £29.31 per hour PAYE (Indentured Skilled Worker)

Both rates attract holiday pay in addition (An extra 12.07% per hour)

Note: While training on day shift, the pay will be a day‑shift pay rate of £18.99 – £19.54 per hour.

Passport requirement: We can only accept UK or NATO passport holders due to the nature of the work. Please DO NOT apply if you do not hold a UK or NATO passport.

Main Responsibilities

• Internal and external grinding using MDI (Manual Data Input) CNC machinery
• Surface grinding and thread grinding
• Operator Control of Quality (OCQ), including stamping to confirm product quality
• Ensuring on‑time delivery by completing work to the required standard
• Interpreting engineering drawings and following documented processes
• Working effectively within a lean manufacturing environment

Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering apprenticeship (desirable but not essential)
• Strong knowledge of aerospace grinding tolerances and finishes, including:
  • 0.0002\” internal/external diameter
  • 2‑4 microinch surface finishes
  • Concentricity to 0.0002\”
• Honing experience
• Competent use of precision measuring equipment, including:
  • Digital micrometers
  • Comparators
  • Air plug gauges
  • Surface finish measuring equipment
• High standard of Health & Safety awareness
• Customer‑focused approach with the ability to meet production targets
• Ability to work collaboratively with engineers and designers
• Understanding of aerospace practices and safety‑critical work
• PC literate
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Vetting will include a right to work check, drug screen, 5 years\’ referencing and a DBS check.

If you are interested in applying for this position, and you meet the above requirements, please apply immediately.

Due to the number of applications we receive, it’s not always possible to contact unsuccessful applicants. Unless you hear from us within 14 days of your application, please assume that you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.