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.

We’re 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

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