Holt Engineering
Grinder
Grinder at Holt Engineering, based in Poole, South West, paying £17.00 - £18.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £17.00 - £18.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Poole, South West
- Closing date
- Sector
- CNC Machinist
11% below the typical rate for cnc machinist
Reference https://holtengineering.co.uk/job/grinder-4/
About the role
Poole
£17–£18 per hour
An established engineering business in Poole is looking for an experienced Grinder to join its precision engineering team.
This is an opportunity for someone with previous honing, lapping or precision finishing experience who takes pride in producing accurate components to tight tolerances and high-quality standards.
The Role
- Set up and operate honing and lapping machines safely and efficiently.
- Process components to specified dimensions, tolerances and surface finish requirements.
- Read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and work instructions.
- Select suitable tooling, fixtures, abrasives and machine settings.
- Inspect components using precision measuring equipment, including micrometers, bore gauges, air gauges, verniers and dial indicators.
- Check surface finishes and ensure components meet quality requirements.
- Maintain accurate production and inspection records.
- Identify and resolve machining or quality issues.
- Carry out routine machine maintenance and housekeeping.
- Previous experience operating honing, lapping or precision finishing equipment.
- Experience working in a machine shop or precision engineering environment.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Understanding of tolerances and precision measurement techniques.
- Experience using precision measuring equipment.
- Excellent attention to detail and commitment to quality.
- Good problem-solving skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- £17–£18 per hour.
- Opportunity to join an established engineering business.
- Varied precision engineering work.
- Supportive workshop environment.
Apply today or call/text Rio at Holt Engineering on [phone removed] for a quick chat.
Reference: https://holtengineering.co.uk/job/grinder-4/ · Posted 30 minutes ago · Closes 12 Dec 2026 · Listed via Holt Engineering
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