Night shift CNC Machinists in Brighton

Recognising the RESTRICTED nature of the work suitable candidates will be baseline level (BPSS) clearable or eligible for this level of clearance.

Morson are exclusively recruiting for CNC Machinists to work NIGHT SHIFTS on behalf of our client GKN. Suitable candidates MUST have Level 3 apprenticeship and be able to supply proof.

The role(s) are based at both GKN Aerospace Western Approach near Avonmouth (postcode is BS35 4GG) and GKN Filton in Bristol (postcode is BS34 9AU).

Rates and hours for each site as follows:

• WESTERN APPROACH

• Role will be working Core Days for several weeks before going onto night shift.
• Rates:

• Core Days rate is £18.43 per hour
• Skilled without Stamp Nights £24.51 per hour PAYE
• Overtime in the week £27.65 per hour
• Weekends £36.86 per hour

• Hours:

• Core Days are Monday to Friday 7am to 3pm
• Core Nights are Monday Tuesday Wednesday 8pm to 6am and Thursday 7pm to 4.30am
• 9.5 Hours paid per night
• Half hour unpaid lunch

• Role will be working Core Days for several weeks before going onto night shift.
• Rates:

• Core Day whilst training £19.40 per hour
• £26.77 PAYE per hour standard Nights, any overtime paid at the following:

• Sunday to Friday overtime paid at £30.65 per hour
• Saturday overtime paid at £34.14 per hour

• When Stamp Obtained (usually after 12 weeks) standard rate increases to £27.86 per hour, any overtime paid at the following:

• Overtime Sunday to Friday £31.90 per hour
• Saturday Overtime £35.53 per hour

• The role involves working Nightshift 3 on 4 off which would involve working on the following shift plan:

• Week One: Sunday, Monday & Tuesday – 7pm-7am each day
• Week Two: Wednesday, Thursday Friday – 7pm-7am each day

Purpose

To manufacture aircraft components from composite materials, using the latest technology CNC machinery which meets aircraft design drawing requirements.

Duties

• Manufacture, machine, measure, test and assemble aircraft components from composite and metallic materials, up to 15m in length, which are fully traceable, using automated machinery.
• Use of CNC rout machines, 5 Axis Zimmerman drilling and fettling gantry machines and jigged vacuum fixtures.
• Machining of parts aircraft parts to drawing specification.
• Checking of parts using conventional equipment including height gauges, micrometers, vernier, calipers to meet required specification.
• Working to engineering drawings.
• Manufacturing to defined high tolerances.
• Manually or mechanically move components to ensure the effective flow of production within the cell.
• Use of Renishaw probing equipment.
• Use of cutter tool setting equipment.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Experience of loading and setting fixtures and tooling in CNC machines, ideally with Siemens 840D control system experience.
• Ideally have 3 – 5 years’ experience on either CNC Machines.
• Understanding of aircraft drawings, limits and quality systems.
• Self motivated and with good communication skills.
• Able to work in small teams led by Process Team Leaders.
• Served a recognised apprenticeship or relevant experience in composite or aircraft environment.
• Embrace lean manufacture, waste reduction and improvement initiatives.
• Work in accordance with Health & Safety requirements, including relevant risk, COSHH and safe systems of work.
• Undertake training in advanced composite manufacturing techniques & processes.
• Able to work night shift patterns in line with operational requirements.