CNC Operative

Leighton Buzzard
1 month ago
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CNC Operative
Location: Leighton Buzzard, LU7 4TB
Pay: £28.80 per hour + overtime at 1.5x on weekends
Shift Pattern:

Monday to Thursday: 3:00 PM - 12:00 AM

Friday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Optional overtime available Saturday and Sunday mornings

We're working with a leading aerospace engineering client who is looking for an experienced CNC Operative to join their late shift team. If you take pride in precision work, enjoy solving problems, and like being part of a team that values quality and consistency - this could be a great fit.

What We're Looking For:

Previous experience as a CNC Operative (senior level preferred)

Skilled in metal CNC work with experience using ISO / Fanuc / G & M codes

Familiarity with Mazak machines is a bonus

Strong attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving

Confident working independently but also collaborative when it counts

What You'll Get:

Competitive pay at £28.80 per hour

Time and a half pay for weekend overtime

A steady, supportive team environment in a high-quality engineering setting

The chance to contribute to precision work in the aerospace sector

If you're ready to take the next step in your CNC career and want to be part of a team that values your experience - we'd love to hear from you

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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