Toolmaker/ Grinder

Toolmaker / Grinder Location: Ash Vale Salary: £33,000 - £39,000 per annum (DOE) Hours: 39 hours per week (Early finish Friday at 1:15pm) Syntech Recruitment are partnering with a specialist manufacturing business in Ash Vale to recruit a skilled Toolmaker / Grinder to join their engineering team. The role offers involvement in high-precision machining and toolroom operations within a stable, structured environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in producing parts to exceptionally fine tolerances, ensuring customer specifications and deadlines are met efficiently. Toolmaker / Grinder Responsibilities Set and operate manual and CNC machinery within a busy toolroom and production environment. Carry out precision grinding operations, including surface, cylindrical, bore/internal, and ring grinding. Perform high-tolerance honing work on components as required by technical specifications. Read and accurately interpret complex technical drawings and blueprints to guide production. Utilize standard measuring and inspection equipment to self-inspect parts and ensure strict quality standards. Work self-sufficiently on bespoke tasks while collaborating effectively with the wider engineering team. Manage workloads efficiently to meet tight customer delivery schedules and production deadlines. Maintain a clean, safe work environment in line with company health and safety standards. Toolmaker / Grinder Requirements Proven background as a skilled Manual/CNC Machinist, Toolmaker, or Toolroom Engineer. Strong, hands-on grinding experience (Surface, Cylindrical, Bore, Internal, or Ring grinding). Demonstrated ability to work to exceptionally fine tolerances. Strong proficiency in reading and interpreting technical engineering drawings. Ability to work self-sufficiently and use precision measuring equipment to inspect your own work. Apprentice-trained or deeply qualified by experience (QBE) within an engineering environment. A proactive, "hands-on" attitude with a strong problem-solving mindset. Desirable Skills Experience with both manual toolroom machinery and modern CNC grinding equipment. Familiarity with specialized tool/die making or high-precision component manufacturing. Previous experience working in a fast-paced, high-quality production environment. What’s On Offer Competitive Salary: £33,000 - £39,000 per annum (Depending on Experience). Work-Life Balance: 39-hour work week with an early 1:15pm finish every Friday. Overtime Opportunities: Available at 1.3x basic hourly rate during the week, and 1.5x at weekends. Generous Leave: 25 days annual leave (with some days allocated for the Christmas shutdown). Benefits: Company pension scheme available. Environment: A varied role within a supportive, close-knit, and quality-driven engineering team. If you are a mechanically skilled Toolmaker or Grinder looking for a stable and varied role within a specialist manufacturing environment, we’d like to hear from you. Apply today or contact Syntech Recruitment for a confidential discussion. Syntech Recruitment Ltd acts as an Employment Agency for permanent recruitment and an Employment Business for temporary placements. INDT