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Date Added: Wed 25/02/2026

CNC Machinist Weekend Night Shift

South Wigston, LE18, UK
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Company: TECHNICAL PLACEMENTS LTD

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £21.26/hour bonus, overtime, benefits

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.

Please note: Sponsorship is not available. Applicants must have the Right to Work in the UK
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