Technical Placements Ltd

CNC Machinist Weekend Night Shift

Wigston On-site Full time Posted Apr 22, 2026
LocationWigston
WorkplaceOn-site
EmploymentFull time
PostedApril 22, 2026
Last verifiedMay 6, 2026

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.

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

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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