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Job Title: Manual Machinist (Grinder)
Salary: Negotiable 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:
  • Negotiable salary 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:
    Whether you’re looking for your next job or searching out the next superstar to join your team…
    Aeropeople’s expertise and experience is entrenched in the aerospace, aviation, engineering, motorsport, automotive, and defence industries. We have the insight and know-how at both a local and international level to help bring people and businesses together, saving time and energy. Our capability is validated through our Engineering Services division encompassing Aircraft Line Maintenance services and Continuing Airworthiness Maintenance Organisation (CAMO), combined with our Aviation Training division offering technical training aircraft courses.
    During registration, please let us know where you are currently located or which locations you would consider taking a position in, required salary and notice period.
    For the latest news, events and jobs please search ‘Aeropeople Ltd’ on LinkedIn and Facebook for our latest jobs

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