CNC Operator (Nights)

CNC Lathe & Milling Operators Night Shift
Leicester (Glen Parva) £13.00/hr £2.00/hr Shift Allowance Full-Time Permanent

Looking for a solid night shift role with long weekends, stable hours, and proper engineering work? This is a great opportunity to join a busy, well-established precision fabrication and machining business in Leicester, operating a wide range of CNC machines producing heavy-duty components for sectors like construction, rail, agriculture and power.

Were recruiting for experienced CNC Lathe Operators and CNC Milling Operators to join the night shift team producing high-spec, medium to large components in a clean, well-run workshop.

What's on Offer:

Base Rate: £13.00 per hour
Shift Allowance: Additional £2.00/hour
Hours:

Monday to Thursday, 18:00 06:00
4-night week long weekends, every week
Contract: Permanent, full-time
Location: Glen Parva, Leicester commutable from Wigston, Blaby, Hinckley, Nuneaton, Lutterworth
Environment: Large, well-equipped shop floor with modern CNC machinery and a stable production pipeline

CNC Operator Key Duties:

Operating CNC lathes or milling machines to produce medium and heavy-duty machined components
Loading materials and ensuring smooth machine operation
Running jobs to spec and ensuring output meets quality and tolerance requirements
Performing basic checks and in-process inspections
Maintaining a clean, safe working environment and reporting any machine issues
Working independently as part of a small, experienced night shift team

What You'll Need:

Proven experience operating CNC turning or CNC milling machines
Comfortable loading/unloading parts and performing basic setups
Ability to read technical drawings and follow production instructions
Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality output
Reliable, punctual, and able to work unsupervised on night shifts

Why Apply?

4 nights a week 3-day weekend every week
Competitive hourly rate with £2/hour shift allowance
Long-term, stable role in a well-established engineering company
Great working environment with strong support and proper facilities
Be part of a company producing real, high-quality engineered products not just pressing buttons

Not the Role for You?

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