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?

No problem. If this CNC Lathe or Milling Operator role isn't quite what you're after, head over to: (url removed) a few quick questions and schedule a chat with our team. Well help you find something that suits your skills, hours and goals.

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