Job Description
MERITUS are recruiting for a Nightshift NC Programmer to join our client in aerospace from their site in Flintshire. Please note, with the additional 38% shift uplift on the original rate, your rate will be £50.64 per hour.
NIGHTSHIFT NC PROGRAMMER - INSIDE IR35 - £36.70 HOUR (NIGHTSHIFT RATE IS £50.64 PER HOUR) - 9 MONTHS - BROUGHTON, FLINTSHIRE - SINGLE STAGE INTERVIEW PROCESS
This is not a standard CNC programming role.
This is production engineering at the point of impact.
We are supporting a major aerospace manufacturing operation producing next-generation aircraft structures. As part of the lineside Manufacturing Engineering team, you will operate on nightshift providing real-time NC programming support to a fast-paced, high-precision production environment.
When production encounters a machining or program issue, you are the technical authority.
What You'll Be Responsible For
* Defining and optimising NC programs to Manufacturing Engineering specifications
* Supporting jigs and tool specifications
* Running numerical simulations and validating toolpaths
* Testing and integrating NC programs into DNC systems or directly onto machines
* Participating in validation with Work Preparation, Quality and Production
* Supporting cycle time reduction and efficiency initiatives
* Driving continuous improvement within numerical control processes
You will work from:
* Engineering & manufacturing design models
* Digital mock-ups
* Material and tolerance specifications
* Historic manufacturing feedback
Your output will be production-ready NC programs and supporting technical documentation.
What We're Looking For
* NVQ Level 4 / HNC or equivalent
* Strong background in NC programming within manufacturing engineering
* Experience in high-precision environments (aerospace preferred)
* CATIA exposure advantageous
* SAP familiarity beneficial
* Working understanding of aircraft build philosophy
* Ability to operate independently on nightshift
This role suits someone who thrives in production environments where precision, pace and problem-solving matter daily.