CNC Machinist Nights

Travail Employment Group; Woodford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering company in Woodford is hiring a CNC Machinist for the night shift. This role involves operating 3-axis CNC milling machines, reading technical drawings, and collaborating with the quality team. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years’ experience and a strong grasp of engineering tolerances. Benefits include 25 days holiday, pension, and a friendly work culture.

Benefits

25 days bank holidays + public holidays

Company pension

Paid work socials and parking

Modern working environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience operating CNC machinery.
• Experience with CNC milling machines preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 3-axis CNC milling machines.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Work with the quality team to ensure part conformity.

Skills

CNC machinery operation

Reading engineering drawings

3-axis milling experience

Basic CNC program editing

Communication skills

Tools

Mazak

Haas

Job description

CNC Machinist – Night Shift

Salary: Up to £43,000 (includes night shift allowance)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week – 22:00 to 06:00, Sunday to Friday
Location: Bristol, BS34 5TB
Duration: Permanent

Overview

Friendly, successful, and expanding aerospace engineering company in Bristol is recruiting a CNC Machinist or CNC Miller for the night shift. You will report to the shift supervisor and work on 3‑axis CNC milling machines such as Mazak and Haas.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate 3‑axis CNC milling machines.
• Read and interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Run Mazak with Mazatrol controls or similar machines, including Haas.
• Select appropriate tooling for each job.
• Work with the quality team to ensure part conformity and traceability.
• Communicate equipment needs with Engineering & Quality managers.

Key Skills & Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience operating CNC machinery.
• Experience with CNC milling machines preferred.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work to tight tolerances.
• Familiarity with 3‑axis milling machining centres (preferred).
• Basic CNC program editing skills.
• Fanuc experience preferred (not essential).
• Proficiency with measuring tools – vernier calipers, dial indicators.
• Good record keeping and effective communication with colleagues.

Benefits

• 25 days bank holidays + public holidays.
• Company pension.
• Paid for work socials and parking.
• Modern working environment and stable, friendly culture.

Apply through the job board or directly to the recruiting agency. For further information, please contact Adam (phone number removed).

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.