CNC operator nights

CNC Operator - Permanent Nights
Location: Near Kirkbymoorside
Salary: £17.92ph initially, rising to £18.65ph + £50 per night shift
Earning Potential: Circa £49,000 once established on nights
Hours: Monday to Thursday only
We are recruiting an experienced CNC Operator to join an established manufacturing business, initially working days before moving onto a permanent Monday to Thursday night shift.
This is not a trainee CNC position, so you will need previous hands-on CNC machining experience. The initial six-month period on days will allow you to become familiar with the company's machines, processes and products while completing your probation, before moving permanently onto nights.
Hours & PayInitial 6-month period - Days

• Monday to Thursday, 7:00am - 5:30pm
• 40 paid hours per week
• £17.92 per hour
• Approximately £35,974 annual equivalent
• Familiarisation with company machinery, products and processes alongside your probationary period

Following successful completion of the initial period - Permanent Nights

• Monday to Thursday, 8:30pm - 7:00am
• 40 paid hours per week
• £18.65 per hour
• Additional £50 night shift allowance per shift
• Circa £49,000 annual earnings

What You'll Be Doing

• Setting and operating high-speed CNC machinery
• Working across milling, drilling, tapping and other machining processes
• Reading and interpreting engineering and mechanical drawings
• Completing basic edits to CNC programmes and tool tables
• Preparing and loading raw materials and components
• Checking, controlling and replacing tooling and cutters
• Ensuring tooling, fixtures and CNC programmes are available prior to production
• Carrying out quality checks and maintaining accurate production records
• Taking ownership of component quality and minimising scrap
• Supporting the efficient operation of the wider machine shop

What We're Looking ForYou must already have previous CNC machining experience and be confident operating machinery within a production environment.
Ideally, you will have:

• Previous CNC setting and operating experience
• Knowledge and understanding of 3-axis and 4-axis CNC machining
• Experience using Renishaw probing
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
• Experience making basic CNC programme and tool table edits
• Good knowledge of tooling and cutters
• Strong mechanical aptitude
• Good attention to detail and a quality-focused approach

What's on Offer

• Monday to Thursday working week
• Permanent night shift following the initial six-month day period
• Circa £49,000 annual earnings once established on nights
• Holiday entitlement increasing with service
• Company sick pay following probation, increasing with service
• Life assurance at 3x annual salary
• Paid time for hospital appointments
• Paid time for doctor and dentist appointments
• Pension scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme

If you're an experienced CNC Operator looking for a permanent four-night working week, strong earning potential and a long-term opportunity within an established manufacturing environment, apply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.