Nightshift CNC Machinist – High Precision Manufacturing

About the role

Our client, an international design and manufacturing organisation with 70 years of history, is expanding its night‑shift capability at a site on the outskirts of Edinburgh. They are seeking an experienced CNC Machinist to work the night shift, Monday to Thursday, 19:00‑07:00 (46 hours per week).

Key responsibilities

• Set‑up, programme and operate a range of CNC machines to produce high‑quality parts.
• Interpret complex engineering drawings and develop repeatable, efficient machining solutions.
• Maintain precision tolerances across a variety of materials in a high‑volume environment.
• Support and develop less experienced team members.

Required profile

• Extensive knowledge of CNC programming languages such as Fanuc, Mazatrol, Heidenhain and Siemens (training provided for limited experience).
• Proven experience manufacturing high‑precision components.
• Background in high‑volume production settings.
• Ability to read and translate detailed technical drawings.

Required skills

• Fanuc CNC programming
• Mazatrol CNC programming
• Heidenhain CNC programming
• Siemens CNC programming
• CNC machine set‑up and operation
• Technical drawing interpretation
• High‑precision machining
• High‑volume production processes