Morson are recruiting CNC Machinists, initially on a 6 month contract with GKN Aerospace at the advanced composite manufacturing facility at Western Approach.  The site produces carbon fibre wing spars for major aircraft platforms including the A350 and A400M. This position is suited to CNC machinists with composite or metallic machining backgrounds, looking to work with modern CNC router and 5 axis technology.

Candidates MUST have LEVEL 3 qualifications - (include NVQ or City & Guilds) or apprenticeship - proof of certs will be required. If you do not have Level 3 qualifications or apprenticeship and no prior CNC experience, the client will not be able to consider you

DAY SHIFT – WESTERN APPROACH

7 day fortnight pattern (see info below) - £23.59 PAYE per hour standard rising to £24.64 PAYE per hour when training stamp approved (approx 12 weeks)

Overtime during the week paid at £27.65 PAYE rising to £28.88 PAYE when training stamp approved

Overtime during the weekend paid at £36.86 PAYE rising to £38.50 when training stamp approved

Shift Pattern  

7 day fortnight shift pattern -40.25 hours per week (average over 2 weeks)
Week 1: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday – 06:00–18:00
Week 2: Wednesday and Thursday – 06:00–18:00 (occasionally 07:00–19:00)

Core Days Training Period (1–2 weeks):
Monday to Friday, 07:00–15:00 

Key Responsibilities

Manufacture and machine composite and metallic aircraft components up to 15 metres

Operate CNC routers and 5?axis Zimmerman drilling/fettling gantry machines

Use Renishaw probing systems and cutter tool?setting equipment

Load and set fixtures and tooling on CNC machinery

Work to aircraft drawings, specifications and quality standards

Follow Health & Safety, COSHH and risk assessment procedures

Support lean manufacturing and continuous improvement activities

Work effectively within small operational teams

Undertake training in advanced composite manufacturing techniques

Requirements

Level 3 Apprenticeship (NVQ or City & Guilds) – mandatory

3–5 years CNC machining experience (composite or metallic)

Experience setting and operating CNC machines, routers or gantries

Siemens 840D knowledge beneficial but not essential

Ability to interpret drawings and work to tight tolerances

Good communication skills and strong attention to detail

Able to work night shift patterns

What This Role Offers

Long term ongoing contract

Work with modern aerospace CNC machinery

Competitive pay with strong overtime rates

Training and development opportunities

Opportunity to contribute to major global aircraft programmes