CNC Composite Machinist

Location: Bristol
Contract: 6-month ongoing contract

Pay

* £23.59 per hour (shift rate)

* Weekday overtime: £27.65 per hour

* Weekend overtime: £36.86 per hour

Training Period:

Successful candidates will likely complete up to two weeks on core day shift, paid at £18.43 per hour, before moving onto the shift pattern.

Shift Pattern

Machinists currently operate a 12-hour day shift pattern (6:00am - 6:00pm), averaging 40.25 hours per week over a two-week cycle.

About the Role

A leading aerospace manufacturing organisation is seeking a number of skilled CNC Machinists to support production at a large composite manufacturing facility in Bristol.

The site manufactures and machines large carbon fibre structures for major commercial and military aerospace programmes. You will operate advanced CNC machinery producing high-precision aerospace components within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

* Machine, measure, test and assemble composite and metallic components up to 15 metres in length.

* Operate advanced CNC equipment including:

* CNC routing machines

* 5-axis drilling and gantry machining systems

* Load and set fixtures, tooling and vacuum-jig systems.

* Use probing and tool setting equipment to maintain machining accuracy.

* Interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and aerospace quality standards.

* Ensure full traceability and documentation of manufactured parts.

* Work as part of small production teams supporting continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

* Follow strict health and safety procedures, including COSHH and safe systems of work.

Skills & Experience

Applicants should have:

* CNC machining experience, ideally including 5-axis machining.

* Experience setting fixtures, tooling and CNC machines.

* Ability to read engineering drawings and tolerances.

* Experience working in precision manufacturing environments (aerospace or similar preferred).

Qualifications

Candidates must have one of the following:

* Engineering Apprenticeship (industry related)

* Level 3 City & Guilds or NVQ in Engineering / Machining

A degree may be considered where candidates also have practical machining experience including 5-axis machining