CNC Grinder
| Posting date: | 17 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £44,919 to £52,452 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 March 2026 |
| Location: | G1 |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Pioneering People |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | AC/Q288/CNCG-1703-43919 |
Summary
CNC Grinder – Precision Engineering | Glasgow | £44,919 (Rotating Shifts) / £52,452 (Nights)
Are you a skilled CNC Grinder ready to take on challenging, high-precision work in a cutting-edge manufacturing environment? Join a team producing bespoke components for turbo machinery, industrial systems, and high-performance engineering applications across Europe and beyond.
This is a chance to work on multi-axis grinders, mills, and lathes, using your expertise to deliver top-quality precision components every day.
Key Responsibilities of the CNC Grinder:
• Reading blueprints, process sheets, and sketches to determine machining requirements
• Setting up and operating multi-axis CNC grinding and milling equipment
• Selecting tooling, calculating feeds & speeds, and machining a variety of metals including steel, copper, brass, aluminium, and bronze
• Downloading, editing, or writing CNC programs as needed
• Performing quality inspections using precision instruments and gauging devices
• Applying lean manufacturing principles to reduce setup times and improve throughput
• Cleaning, finishing, and preparing components for shipment, including oiling, wrapping, and boxing
• Ensuring all components meet exacting specifications
What’s on Offer?
• Permanent contract with industry-leading pay
• Rotating shifts or night shifts to suit your lifestyle
• Generous benefits including productivity bonuses, up to 13% employer pension, life insurance & 25 days holiday
• Attractive overtime rates for extra earning potential
• Work in a facility where precision, innovation, and continuous improvement are part of the culture
What You’ll Bring:
• Time-served apprenticeship or SVQ/NVQ Level 3 / HNC in Mechanical Engineering
• 5+ years’ experience on CNC machine tools in a lean manufacturing environment
• Established experience with Rotary Table Grinder, CNC Table Grinder, or 5-Axis CNC Grinders
• OR strong multi-axis milling experience (Correa, Doosan, or similar)
• Skilled with control systems such as Fanuc, Mazak, Heidenhain, or Haas
• Proven ability to hold ultra-tight tolerances (<0.0025mm)
• Experience with precision inspection tools (micrometers, calipers, bore gauges, height gauges)
• Ideally, experience in power generation, oil & gas, aerospace, or similar sectors
Join a High-Performing Team
Work in a state-of-the-art facility where your expertise matters. Be part of a collaborative environment, producing precision-engineered components that make a difference across industries worldwide.
If you’re ready to push the limits of your CNC grinding skills while earning top-tier pay and benefits, this is your opportunity to shine.
Apply now and make your mark in precision engineering!