CNC Machinist

Morson are recruiting CNC Machinists, initially on a 6 month contract with GKN Aerospace at the advanced composite manufacturing facility at Western Approach. The site produces carbon fibre wing spars for major aircraft platforms including the A350 and A400M. This position is suited to CNC machinists with composite or metallic machining backgrounds, looking to work with modern CNC router and 5 axis technology.

Candidates MUST have LEVEL 3 qualifications – (include NVQ or City & Guilds) or apprenticeship – proof of certs will be required. If you do not have Level 3 qualifications or apprenticeship and no prior CNC experience, the client will not be able to consider you.

Shift Details

• DAY SHIFT – WESTERN APPROACH
• Nights option (37.5 hours)
• £24.51 PAYE per hour standard rising to £25.60 PAYE per hour when training stamp approved (approx 12 weeks)
• Monday Tuesday Wednesday Nights 8pm to 6am, Thursday 7pm to 4.30am
• Days option (40.25 hours – average over 2 weeks)
• £23.59 PAYE per hour standard rising to £24.64 PAYE per hour when training stamp approved (approx 12 weeks)
• Monday‑Thursday 8pm to 6am and Thursday night 7pm to 4.30am
• Week 1:
  Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 06:00‑18:00
• Week 2:
  Wednesday and Thursday – 06:00‑18:00 (occasionally 07:00‑19:00)
• Core Days Training Period (1‑2 weeks):
  Monday to Friday, 07:00‑15:00
• Overtime during week – £27.65 PAYE rising to £28.88 PAYE
• Overtime during the weekend – £36.86 PAYE rising to £38.50 PAYE

• Manufacture and machine composite and metallic aircraft components up to 15 metres
• Operate CNC routers and 5?axis Zimmerman drilling/fettling gantry machines
• Use Renishaw probing systems and cutter tool?setting equipment
• Load and set fixtures and tooling on CNC machinery
• Work to aircraft drawings, specifications and quality standards
• Follow Health & Safety, COSHH and risk assessment procedures
• Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities
• Work effectively within small operational teams
• Undertake training in advanced composite manufacturing techniques

• Level 3 Apprenticeship (NVQ or City & Guilds) – mandatory
• 3 years CNC machining experience (composite or metallic) – DESIRABLE
• Experience setting and operating CNC machines, routers or gantries
• Siemens 840D knowledge beneficial but not essential
• Ability to interpret drawings and work to tight tolerances
• Good communication skills and strong attention to detail
• Able to work night shift patterns

• Long term ongoing contract
• Work with modern aerospace CNC machinery
• Competitive pay with strong overtime rates
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunity to contribute to major global aircraft programmes