Wire Grinder (operator/setter)

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Job information

  • Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Salary: £14.76 - £16.76 per hour + £2.96ph Night Shift Premium + Overtime
  • Published: 1 May 2026

Wire Grinder (Setter/Operator)

Sheffield

£16 – £16.76 + Overtime + Progression + Additional £2.96ph for Night Shift Premium + Monday – Wednesday Nights – Thursday and Friday Days

Are you an Operator/Setter and looking to work in a reliable engineering company with new challenges and world class capability in design and manufacturing?

Do you want to work for a company with over 175+ years industry experience with great staff retention and endless opportunities for growth?

On offer is a 35 working hour week, Monday – Wednesday night shift with Thursday and Friday being a day shift, offering a shift premium with an additional £2.96 if you are skilled enough to run two of the machines seamlessly.

This role would suit an Operator/ Setter/ Machinist who takes pride in their work and is located in the Sheffield area looking for a challenging new role.

This Role:

  • Setting/operating
  • Wire grinding
  • Shift premium
  • Additional £2.96 (if able to run 2 machines)
  • Monday to Wednesday night shift
  • Thursday and Friday day shift

The Person:

  • Skilled in Operating and Setting
  • Willing to work night shift

Reference: BBBH25139

Keywords: Setting, Operating, Nightshift, Shift premium, Sheffield

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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