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Job Type: Full time

Start Date: ASAP

Duration: Permanent

Location: Hayes, London

Salary: Up to £34,078.69

Sector: Aerospace

To support the MRO workshop by performing high-precision grinding operations on aircraft components using cylindrical and surface grinding machines, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and company procedures.

Duties and Responsibilities:

To operate all types of grinding machines to fine limits.

To be able to work unsupervised/ minimal supervision.

To be able to read and understand technical drawings.

To be able to work with cylindrical and surface grinding machines.

An awareness and understanding of responsibilities outlined in the Company's environmental procedures.

You will be required to maintain Practical Experience Record (PER) book.

You may be required to train personnel with a specified area subject to your qualifications and experience.

All duties shall be undertaken in compliance with Safety and Environmental Regulations and Company Procedures.

Qualifications, Experience and Attributes Required:

Educated to at least GCSE level or equivalent

Ability to communicate fluently in written and spoken English

Extensive experience working internal and external grinding machines. Knowledge of both essential

Aerospace background not essential but would be preferred

Experience of working with cylindrical and surface grinding machines

Knowledge of CNC grinding preferable

Able to use their own initiative

Strong analytical skill set.

Good communicator- ability to communicate with staff on business, and other issues that affect the business

Good planning, organisation and administration skills, PC literate

Able to maintain performance under pressure

Ability to make decisions and problem solving skills

Able to communicate with all levels of Management

Willingness to learn new skills to help the Company achieve its targets

Able to communicate with all levels of Management

Must be a strong team player willing to improve and learn methods and processes with the attitude to pass on knowledge and help with the improvement of the working environment within the Plating department

Working Conditions:

The position requires from time to time flexibility in working hours including working overtime at weekends.

The nature of the job requires the applicant to come into contact with various greases and oils.

The position involves the training and use of overhead cranes.

The job requires the applicant to understand manual handling.

The job requires the use of hand tools and power tools.

The position involves the use of complex machinery.

Compliance and Onboarding:

Candidate must have the right to live and work in the UK unrestricted.
Mandatory Training will be required.

Benefits of the Role:

Competitive Salary Package
Discretionary Bonus Scheme
Discounted Flight Benefits
Reduced Gym memberships Retail and Hotel Discounts
Seasonal Company Events

About us:

Daniel Owen is an established recruitment consultancy specialising in the placement of quality temporary and permanent workers to all roles in the Built Environment. Working with some of the UK's largest and most respected construction, maintenance, and engineering companies.

If you are interested in hearing more about the Machine Grinder role, please contact Josh on (phone number removed)

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