At a Glance
- Tasks: Manufacture and inspect specialist tooling for aerospace using CNC and manual machining.
- Company: Leading aerospace manufacturer in South Leicester with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Earn £19.63 per hour, enjoy a three-day weekend, and receive training.
- Other info: Long-term career stability with opportunities for personal development.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and develop your skills in a stable, growing industry.
- Qualifications: Experience in CNC and manual machining; engineering qualification preferred.
Excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC / Toolroom Machinist to join a leading aerospace manufacturer in South Leicester, working a three-day weekend shift covering Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
We have recruited for this growing manufacturer for over 20 years. They manufacture precision components for the aerospace and industrial gas turbine industries and offer excellent working conditions, long-term stability and opportunities for development.
Working within the Toolroom, you will manufacture, modify and inspect specialist tooling and electrodes used to support the wider aerospace manufacturing operation.
The Role
- This is a varied, hands-on position involving both CNC and conventional machining, including:
- Re-cutting electrodes using CNC milling machines and manual surface grinders
- Manufacturing new electrodes using manual and CNC Toolroom machinery
- Inspecting electrodes using CMM equipment and manual gauges
- Re-grinding and manufacturing milling cutters using CNC cutter grinders
- Carrying out assembly and bench-fitting work
- Working accurately from engineering drawings
- Responding to production requirements to minimise manufacturing downtime
- Working closely with production and engineering departments
- Producing tooling accurately and to required quality standards
What We're Looking For
- Previous practical experience within an engineering/manufacturing environment
- Machining experience – ideally CNC and manual milling, grinding and turning
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Experience working with precision components or tooling
- CNC cutter grinding experience would be advantageous
- A recognised engineering qualification, Toolroom apprenticeship or equivalent would be advantageous
- Strong attention to detail and practical problem-solving skills
- A willingness to learn and develop additional Toolroom skills
Pay & Weekend Shift
- Basic rate: £15.70 per hour
- Weekend shift premium: 25%
- Weekend rate: £19.63 per hour
- Friday: 5:45am–5:45pm
- Saturday: 5:45am–5:45pm
- Sunday: 5:45am–5:45pm
This offers the benefit of completing your normal working week across three 12-hour shifts. Please note that the successful candidate will initially be required to work during the week for a period of training and familiarisation before moving onto the permanent weekend shift.
Why Apply?
- Three-day working week
- £19.63 per hour including weekend shift premium
- Permanent position
- Specialist aerospace manufacturing environment
- Varied Toolroom work rather than repetitive production machining
- Opportunity to use both CNC and conventional machining skills
- Training and development
- Long-term career stability
If you are an experienced Toolroom Machinist, CNC Machinist, CNC Miller, Manual Machinist, Toolmaker or Grinder, we would be interested in hearing from you.
Full Job Description available on request.
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