Machinist - Cylindrical and Cubic Parts

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.
• Produce complex components to drawing specification ranging in size from 25 kg up to 12 000 kg.
• 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 always work 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; 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.
• Manufacture 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: skillful 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 as 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 × 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.