CNC Programmer/Operator - Night Shift

CNC Programmer/Operator - Night Shift

Location:Blackburn (BB1 2JU)Shift:Nights - Mon-Thu20:45-06:00(35 hours)Pay:Up to£20.00/hour DOE+ x1.25 night shift allowance(Total effective rate can be up to £28/houron nights)Holidays:25 days per yearOvertime:x1.3 Mon-Fri,x1.5 Sat,x2 SunPension:5% employee / 3% employerHeadcount:Hiring2-3on nights

Company snapshot

Large, long-established subcontract group with diverse, fast-moving workloads. Night shift team handles a mix of batches and one-offs where strong on-machine programming is critical.

Role overview

Program at the control from drawings, set and operate CNC machinery on night shift to deliver quality parts safely and efficiently. You'll manage first-off approval, in-process checks and keep clean documentation.

You'll work with

• Controls:Heidenhain, HAAS, Mazak, or FANUC (on-machine programming essential)
• Materials: varied, including alloys
• Work types: batch and one-off

Key responsibilities

• Online programming at the machine; set and operate to spec
• Tooling/workholdingselection and optimisation
• First-off and in-process inspection; maintain tolerance and surface finish
• Accurate job records and handovers; support a clean, safe cell
• Flex for overtime as needed

Requirements

• Time-served or equivalent qualifications
• Proven on-machine programming on at least one ofHeidenhain/HAAS/Mazak/FANUC
• Strong drawing interpretation and metrology skills
• Comfortable with varied work and changing priorities
• Right to work in the UK

Nice to have