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CNC Machinists; night shift

Job in Filton, North Fringe of Bristol, Gloucestershire, BS347, England, UK
Listing for: Morson Edge
Full Time, Contract position
Listed on 2026-03-05
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production, Manufacturing Engineer, Assembly, Machine Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 26.77 - 34.14 GBP Hourly GBP 26.77 34.14 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: CNC Machinists (night shift)
Location: Filton

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING:
Recognising the RESTRICTED nature of the work suitable candidates will be baseline level (BPSS) clearable or eligible for this level of clearance

Job Summary:

Morson are exclusively recruiting for CNC Machinists to work NIGHT SHIFTS on behalf of our client GKN url removed) role is based at GKN Filton in Bristol (postcode is BS34 9AU
)

Role will be working Core Days for several weeks before going onto night shift

Candidates MUST have apprenticeship (proof of certs will be required) and prior CNC experience to be considered. If you do not have an apprenticeship and prior CNC experience WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED

Rate(s):

  • 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



Hours:

The role involves working Night shift 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:

  • Apprenticeship or equivalent (Modern Apprenticeship will have NVQ
    3) or 4 Year Apprenticeship City and Guilds Level 3 or higher If EU Country Certs tend to be 3 Year or longer in a Technical College with the third Year completed on a shop floor (Certs must have an English Translation prior to submission to the Client)
  • 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.

Position Requirements
5+ Years work experience
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