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CNC operator nights


Job Location:

York - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 23 August 2026 (21 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

CNC Operator - Permanent Nights
Location:Near Kirkbymoorside
Salary:17.92ph initially rising to 18.65ph 50 per night shift
Earning Potential:Circa 49000 once established on nights
Hours:Monday to Thursday only
We are recruiting anexperienced CNC Operatorto join an established manufacturing business initially working days before moving onto a permanent Monday to Thursday night shift.
This isnot a trainee CNC position so you will need previous hands-on CNC machining experience. The initial six-month period on days will allow you to become familiar with the companys machines processes and products while completing your probation before moving permanently onto nights.
Hours & PayInitial 6-month period - Days

  • Monday to Thursday 7:00am - 5:30pm
  • 40 paid hours per week
  • 17.92 per hour
  • Approximately 35974 annual equivalent
  • Familiarisation with company machinery products and processes alongside your probationary period

Following successful completion of the initial period - Permanent Nights

  • Monday to Thursday 8:30pm - 7:00am
  • 40 paid hours per week
  • 18.65 per hour
  • Additional 50 night shift allowance per shift
  • Circa 49000 annual earnings

What Youll Be Doing

  • Setting and operating high-speed CNC machinery
  • Working across milling drilling tapping and other machining processes
  • Reading and interpreting engineering and mechanical drawings
  • Completing basic edits to CNC programmes and tool tables
  • Preparing and loading raw materials and components
  • Checking controlling and replacing tooling and cutters
  • Ensuring tooling fixtures and CNC programmes are available prior to production
  • Carrying out quality checks and maintaining accurate production records
  • Taking ownership of component quality and minimising scrap
  • Supporting the efficient operation of the wider machine shop

What Were Looking ForYou must already haveprevious CNC machining experienceand be confident operating machinery within a production environment.
Ideally you will have:

  • Previous CNC setting and operating experience
  • Knowledge and understanding of3-axis and 4-axis CNC machining
  • Experience usingRenishaw probing
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
  • Experience making basic CNC programme and tool table edits
  • Good knowledge of tooling and cutters
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Good attention to detail and a quality-focused approach

Whats on Offer

  • Monday to Thursday working week
  • Permanent night shift following the initial six-month day period
  • Circa49000 annual earningsonce established on nights
  • Holiday entitlement increasing with service
  • Company sick pay following probation increasing with service
  • Life assurance at 3x annual salary
  • Paid time for hospital appointments
  • Paid time for doctor and dentist appointments
  • Pension scheme
  • Free onsite parking
  • Cycle to work scheme

If youre an experienced CNC Operator looking for a permanent four-night working week strong earning potential and a long-term opportunity within an established manufacturing environmentapply today or get in touch for a confidential conversation.


Required Experience:

IC


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