Discover New Aerospace Jobs in Essex

Monday, March 16, 2026

The aerospace industry is one of the most exciting and dynamic sectors in the UK. Many roles in this industry offer exciting long-term opportunities and enable you to make a real impact in the world. 

Gregory Martin currently has two new opportunities at a company based near Southend-on-Sea, Essex.

Due to expansion, this specialist high precision engineering company has two new vacancies and are seeking committed individuals who want to support the business in its growth. Both roles require strong experience within the aerospace sector  

The first role is for a skilled Aerospace Quality Manager. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a Quality Manager. The candidate must be experienced in the aerospace sector. You will be responsible for management, maintenance, and monitoring of Quality Management Systems. You will have line management responsibility for Inspection to ISO 9100 team x2. You will act as the company’s management representative in all quality matters, and you will be responsible for running inspection and test departments. You must be confident working to ISO 9100/AS9100 standards and able to create/approve FAIRS. 

You will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and able to support the team and juggle changing priorities from subcontract quotes, FAIR completion, and audits. 

Salary up to £50K

They are also looking for a skilled Centreless Grinder.

Reporting to the Production Manager, this role involves setting and running centreless grinders. The right candidate will have experience running Wickman Scrivener, Ghiringhelli Grinder, Cincinnati or Tschadun Grinder. 

You will be within their 2nd Ops area and largely work on grinding, with some other work on lathes and drilling when required.

You must have a strong understanding of aerospace standards, grinding experience and a solid ability to read micrometre and measuring equipment and can work to 0.5 tolerances.. This role pays a salary between £30k to 35k.

Working hours are Monday to Thursday 06.45-16.30, with a 37-hour week and employee benefits include a pension plan, health cash plan, life assurance, EAP and shopping discounts.

For more details on these roles in aerospace and defence, simply contact Gregory Martin today. 

01252 710215