CNC Machinist - Night Shift

CNC Machinist Night Shift (Motorsport Precision Engineering)

CNC Machinist (Night Shift) required to work for a leading precision engineering organisation making key contributions to the motor sport and Formula 1 industry.

This is an excellent opportunity based in West Sussex to join a highly regarded motor sport-focused engineering business, working on complex, high-precision components while benefiting from a competitive hourly rate, shift allowance, and overtime.

Responsibilities

The successful candidate will work as a CNC Machinist, performing various tasks including:

• 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 motor sport 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 motor sport 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 motor sport engineering environment