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CNC Gear Grinder

Optima UK Inc Ltd
Tamworth
money-bag £45000 - £50000/annum
Posted: 29 May 2026 (3 days ago)
Closing date: 28 June 2026
Ref: 225176173

CNC Gear Grinder

Location: Tamworth

Commutable from: Lichfield, Sutton Coldfield, Nuneaton, Atherstone, Burton upon Trent, Birmingham

Salary: Up to -21.66 per hour + Shift Allowance

OTE: Approx. -50,056.50 per annum

Hours:

Rotating Shifts

Morning Shift

  • Monday to Thursday: 05:30 - 14:00
  • Friday: 05:30 - 11:00

Afternoon Shift

  • Monday to Thursday: 13:30 - 22:00
  • Friday: 10:30 - 16:00

About the Company

Our client is a highly respected precision engineering business operating within the Formula 1 and high-performance automotive sectors.

They specialise in the manufacture of complex, high-precision components used in demanding, safety-critical applications. With a strong focus on quality, technical capability and continuous improvement, they are recognised as a key supplier within advanced motorsport and automotive engineering.

Benefits

  • Shift allowance: -133.13 (mornings) / -167.73 (afternoons)
  • Approximate annual earnings of -50,056.50
  • Full private medical cover
  • Stable long-term permanent position
  • Opportunity to work on high-performance engineering projects
  • Competitive Formula 1 and automotive sector environment
  • Strong team culture within a specialist manufacturing environment

The Role

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Gear Grinder to join a highly skilled machining team working on complex, high-precision components.

You will be responsible for setting, operating and grinding precision gear components to tight tolerances, ensuring all work meets exacting engineering and quality standards.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Setting and operating CNC gear grinding machines
  • Producing high-precision gear components to engineering specifications
  • Understanding and working with complex geometry and technical drawings
  • Ensuring components meet tight tolerance and surface finish requirements
  • Carrying out in-process inspection and quality checks
  • Adjusting machine settings to maintain accuracy and consistency
  • Working closely with engineering and quality teams
  • Supporting continuous improvement and efficiency initiatives
  • Maintaining a safe, clean and organised working environment

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have proven experience as a CNC Gear Grinder within a precision engineering environment.

You will also have:

  • Strong experience operating CNC gear grinding machines
  • Good understanding of geometry and technical drawing interpretation
  • Experience working to tight tolerances in a high-precision environment
  • Strong attention to detail and quality focus
  • Ability to work across rotating shift patterns
  • Experience within motorsport, Formula 1 or automotive environments would be advantageous

How to Apply

To apply for the CNC Gear Grinder position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application and next steps.

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