Toolroom CNC Machinist

South Leicester | Friday–Sunday | 5:45am–5:45pm | £19.63 per hour | Permanent

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Excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC / Toolroom Machinist to join a leading aerospace manufacturer in South Leicester, working a three-day weekend shift covering Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
We have recruited for this growing manufacturer for over 20 years. They manufacture precision components for the aerospace and industrial gas turbine industries and offer excellent working conditions, long-term stability and opportunities for development.
Working within the Toolroom, you will manufacture, modify and inspect specialist tooling and electrodes used to support the wider aerospace manufacturing operation.
The Role This is a varied, hands-on position involving both CNC and conventional machining, including:
Re-cutting electrodes using CNC milling machines and manual surface grinders
Manufacturing new electrodes using manual and CNC Toolroom machinery
Inspecting electrodes using CMM equipment and manual gauges
Re-grinding and manufacturing milling cutters using CNC cutter grinders
Carrying out assembly and bench-fitting work
Working accurately from engineering drawings
Responding to production requirements to minimise manufacturing downtime
Working closely with production and engineering departments
Producing tooling accurately and to required quality standards
What We're Looking For Ideally, you will have:
Previous practical experience within an engineering/manufacturing environment
Machining experience – ideally CNC and manual milling, grinding and turning
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Experience working with precision components or tooling
CNC cutter grinding experience would be advantageous
A recognised engineering qualification, Toolroom apprenticeship or equivalent would be advantageous
Strong attention to detail and practical problem-solving skills
A willingness to learn and develop additional Toolroom skills
Pay & Weekend Shift Basic rate: £15.70 per hour
Weekend shift premium: 25%
Weekend rate: £19.63 per hour
Friday: 5:45am–5:45pm
Saturday: 5:45am–5:45pm
Sunday: 5:45am–5:45pm
This offers the benefit of completing your normal working week across three 12-hour shifts.
Please note that the successful candidate will initially be required to work during the week for a period of training and familiarisation before moving onto the permanent weekend shift.
Why Apply? Three-day working week
£19.63 per hour including weekend shift premium
Permanent position
Specialist aerospace manufacturing environment
Varied Toolroom work rather than repetitive production machining
Opportunity to use both CNC and conventional machining skills
Training and development
Long-term career stability
If you are an experienced Toolroom Machinist, CNC Machinist, CNC Miller, Manual Machinist, Toolmaker or Grinder, we would be interested in hearing from you.
Full Job Description available on request. xwwtmva
Please apply or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for an initial confidential discussion.