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Technical Placements Ltd
CNC Machinist Weekend Night Shift
Wigston, Leicestershire
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 22 hours ago
- Salary
- £21.26 - Hour
- Recruiter
- Technical Placements Ltd
- Closes
- 25 Apr 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
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
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 policy’s 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. xjnqpsq
Please note: Sponsorship is not available. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK
Ad ID: 5417912444
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