Manual Machinist (Grinder)

Job Title: Manual Machinist (Grinder)

Salary: up to £32,000 per annum dependent upon experience

Location: Ramsgate, Kent

Aeropeople have partnered with a global designer and manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices who are now looking to hire a permanent Manual Machinist (Grinder), to be based at their site in Ramsgate. The successful candidate would be expected to be on site 5 days per week.

Established more than 60 years ago, the company employ more than 21,000 employees in 35 different countries. They are a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions serving a diverse set of attractive niche markets, recognised as a global provider of third-party MRO services to commercial, regional and general aviation customers as well as military, helicopter and business jet markets. As a global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electromechanical devices they offer specialised services for more than 5,000 components over a variety of aircraft systems with capabilities covering aircraft windings, electrical power, hydraulic components, landing gear and safety equipment.

As a Grinder you will be responsible for the manual grinding of aircraft components, using your experience and eye for detail to make a real contribution towards aviation safety.

There are various possible shift patterns available:

Early 6am- 2.15pm Monday to Friday

Day 8am- 4.30pm Monday to Friday

Late 2.15pm- 12.30am Monday to Wednesday/ 2.15pm- 11.30pm Thursday

Main Responsibilities:

• Setting/operating manual machines
  
  
• Repair aviation components to the highest quality, adhering to engineering drawings
  
  
• Ensuring that the products prioritised by the business are delivered on time.
  
  
• Operating machine tools safely and productively, following company health and safety policies.
  
  
• Strong understanding of grinding components with precision tolerances, especially within micron/thou levels.
  
  
• Making sure all shop floor documentation is signed off and that all products and paperwork always correspond.
  
  
• Commitment to meet production targets without ever compromising quality.
  
  Benefits:
  
  
• Basic salary up to £32,000 dependent upon experience
  
  
• 33% uplift on salary when working on the late shift
  
  
• Overtime available at x 1.5 normal rate during the week/ x 2 normal rate at weekends
  
  
• Company pension (6% employer/ 3% employee)
  
  
• Salary sacrifice twice per year
  
  
• 25 days Annual Leave (increases to 26 after 10 years’ service) plus Bank holidays
  
  
• Westfield health allowance towards services of employee’s choosing
  
  
• Career progression available and qualifications/ training funded by company
  
  
• Annual pay reviews as standard/ additional pay reviews through progression
  
  
• Free onsite parking
  
  
• Life Assurance x 4 salary
  
  
• Monthly Wellness Breakfast
  
  
• Employee assistance programme
  
  
• Company days out
  
  
• Charity events
  
  
• Employee discount scheme through pension provider (Aon)
  
  
• Long Service Awards
  
  
• Vouchers to reward non sickness
  
  
• Christmas vouchers
  
  
• Referral bonus (£1,000)
  
  About You:
  
  

• Previous experience in engineering
  
  
• Previous experience of cylindrical, surface, internal and planetary grinding
  
  
• Computer literate - competent in Microsoft Office
  
  
• Level 2 or 3 Engineering Qualification
  
  About Aeropeople:
  
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