Nightshift NC Programmer

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.

• 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.

• 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.