At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate CNC machinery to produce high-quality, precision components for aerospace and power generation.
- Company: Well-established manufacturer known for excellent working environment and strong leadership.
- Benefits: Earn £18.38-£21.26 per hour, enjoy 26 days holiday plus bank holidays, and bonus schemes.
- Other info: Weekend shifts available with opportunities for overtime and a dynamic work environment.
- Why this job: Join a growing company with long-term career prospects and enhance your skills in CNC machining.
- Qualifications: Experience in CNC machining or strong engineering background; ability to read engineering drawings.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
CNC Machinists (Grinders and EDM Operators) required for Weekend Days – 05:45 – 17:45 (Fri–Sun) or Weekend Nights – 17:45 – 05:45 (Fri–Sun) to join a well-established, growing manufacturer supplying high-precision components to the aerospace and power generation industries. We’ve partnered with this business for over 20 years, and they’re known for their excellent working environment, strong leadership, and long-term career prospects.
What’s on offer:
- £18.38 (days) £21.26 (nights) per hour (including shift allowance)
- 36 hours – Weekends only
- Bonus scheme
- Overtime available and paid at enhanced rates
- 26 days holiday + 7 bank holidays
- Permanently secure role with a growing manufacturer
The role:
You’ll operate CNC machinery to produce high-quality, precision components, ensuring all work meets strict quality and customer standards. Key responsibilities include:
- Operating CNC 3-axis, 5-axis and 7-axis Grinding Machines, ensuring that parts are machined in accordance with the agreed method specification.
- Attain machine setting skills to enable machine set ups in line with Company requirements.
- Understanding of engineering drawings, ensuring that fixtures are correctly aligned.
- Inspecting parts in line with quality procedures and taking any necessary, approved action to resolve quality issues.
- Operating CMM machines to support inspection requirement.
- Consistently achieving all targets (production, quality, housekeeping etc), as set by the Cell Manager.
- Adherence to all company policies and procedures, including SOX, Code of Conduct and Health and Safety.
- Working in full compliance with quality, safety and company procedures.
Requirements for the position of the CNC Operator:
- Demonstrated experience in CNC machining and/or a strong academic background in engineering, ideally supported by a recognised machining apprenticeship.
- Previous experience working with metal components.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Proficient in conducting self-inspection of machined components using manual measurement tools.
Desirables:
- Previous experience in CNC Grinding or EDM is advantageous but not essential.
- Experience within an Aerospace sector is advantageous.
- Positive attitude and a keenness to learn.
- Experience with CNC programme editing or basic G code adjustments.
- Strong attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Strong problem solving mindset.
Please note: Sponsorship is not available. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK.
CNC Machinists – Weekend Shifts, Days or Nights in Leicester employer: Technical Placements
Join a well-established and growing manufacturer renowned for its excellent working environment and strong leadership. As a CNC Machinist, you'll benefit from competitive pay rates, a bonus scheme, and ample opportunities for overtime, all while working in a secure role that offers long-term career prospects in the aerospace and power generation industries. With a commitment to employee growth and a supportive culture, this is an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding employment.
