CNC Machinist Weekend Night Shift
Job in
Wigston, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1, England, UK
Listed on 2026-02-28
Listing for:
Technical Placements Ltd
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-02-28
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Production, Machine Operator, CNC Machinist
Job Description & How to Apply Below
CNC Machinists (Grinders and EDM Operators) required for Weekend Night Shift - 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- £21.26 per hour (including shift allowance)
- 36 hours - Weekends only
- Bonus scheme
- Overtime available and paid at enhanced rates
- 26 days holiday + 7 bank holidays
- Permanent, secure role with a growing manufacturer
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 policy's and procedures, including SOX, Code of Conduct and Health and Safety.
- Working in full compliance with quality, safety and company procedures.
- 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.
- Previous experience in CNC Grinding or EDM is advantageous but not essential.
- Experience with in 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
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