CNC Composite Machinist

CNC Composite Machinist

Location: Bristol
Contract: 6-month ongoing contract

Pay

  • £23.59 per hour (shift rate)

  • Weekday overtime: £27.65 per hour

  • Weekend overtime: £36.86 per hour

Training Period:

Successful candidates will likely complete up to two weeks on core day shift, paid at £18.43 per hour, before moving onto the shift pattern.

Shift Pattern

Machinists currently operate a 12-hour day shift pattern (6:00am – 6:00pm), averaging 40.25 hours per week over a two-week cycle.

About the Role

A leading aerospace manufacturing organisation is seeking a number of skilled CNC Machinists to support production at a large composite manufacturing facility in Bristol.

The site manufactures and machines large carbon fibre structures for major commercial and military aerospace programmes. You will operate advanced CNC machinery producing high-precision aerospace components within a highly regulated environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Machine, measure, test and assemble composite and metallic components up to 15 metres in length.

  • Operate advanced CNC equipment including:

    • CNC routing machines

    • 5-axis drilling and gantry machining systems

  • Load and set fixtures, tooling and vacuum-jig systems.

  • Use probing and tool setting equipment to maintain machining accuracy.

  • Interpret engineering drawings, tolerances and aerospace quality standards.

  • Ensure full traceability and documentation of manufactured parts.

  • Work as part of small production teams supporting continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.

  • Follow strict health and safety procedures, including COSHH and safe systems of work.

Skills & Experience

Applicants should have:

  • CNC machining experience, ideally including 5-axis machining.

  • Experience setting fixtures, tooling and CNC machines.

  • Ability to read engineering drawings and tolerances.

  • Experience working in precision manufacturing environments (aerospace or similar preferred).

Qualifications

Candidates must have one of the following:

  • Engineering Apprenticeship (industry related)

  • Level 3 City & Guilds or NVQ in Engineering / Machining

A degree may be considered where candidates also have practical machining experience including 5-axis machining.

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