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. What You'll Be Responsible For 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. What We're Looking For 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