CNC Machinist - Night Shift - Offline Programming

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Bognor Regis
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Engineering & Manufacturing
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SKILLS

CNC Milling Heidenhain Controls 5-Axis Machining Offline CAM Programming Engineering Drawings Interpretation GD&T Quality Inspection Carbon Fibre Machining

FULL DESCRIPTION

CNC Machinist - Night Shift - Offline Programming

Location: Bognor Regis, West Sussex

Salary: £18–£20 per hour + £5 per hour shift allowance

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time (Night Shift)

Responsibilities

  • Setting up and operating CNC milling machines to manufacture high-precision components
  • Programming, editing, and optimising machining processes using Heidenhain controls
  • Machining complex parts using 5-axis CNC machines
  • Working with advanced materials, including carbon fibre, for motorsport and F1 applications
  • Carrying out quality inspections to ensure components meet tight tolerances and specifications
  • Collaborating with engineering and production teams to troubleshoot and improve machining processes
  • Using offline CAM programming, with a strong preference for Visi / Vero software
  • Maintaining a safe, clean, and organised working environment in line with health and safety standards

Mandatory Requirements

  • Proven experience as a CNC Machinist
  • Strong experience in CNC milling and 5-axis machining
  • Proficiency in programming and operating machines using Heidenhain controls
  • Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T
  • Proven experience with offline CAM programming (Visi / Vero highly preferred)
  • High attention to detail and strong commitment to quality

Desirable Requirements

  • Experience machining motorsport or Formula 1 components
  • Experience working with carbon fibre or advanced composite materials
  • Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
  • Previous experience working night shifts

Additional Information

  • Night shift role – 40 hours per week
  • Monday to Thursday, 10-hour shifts
  • Shift start times between 4:30pm and 8:00am
  • Hourly rate: £18–£20 per hour + £5 per hour shift allowance
  • 20 days annual leave
  • Overtime paid at 1.5x the standard rate
  • Permanent opportunity within a high-performance motorsport engineering environment
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