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Lorien

NC Programmer - Night Shift

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Chester, United kingdom

Freelance

13-03-2026

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Skills

Problem Solving SAP Test Programming

Job Specifications

NC Programmer - Night Shift
Location: Broughton, FlintshirePay Rate
£27.75 per hour PAYE
£36.70 per hour Umbrella Contract Details
Contract role - inside IR35
Long-term opportunity, likely to be extended
Night shift working pattern Shift Pattern
12-hour night shifts (7pm-7am)
3 days on/4 days off
38% night shift uplift
Paid overtime available over 35 hours (premium rates apply) The Opportunity
Carbon60 are looking for an experienced NC Programmer to join their client's high-profile Manufacturing Engineering team within a fast-paced aerospace production environment. Working on night shift as part of a lineside support team, you will play a key role in supporting production, resolving technical issues, and driving continuous improvement across machining operations.
This role is ideal for a Manufacturing Engineer or NC Programmer who enjoys hands-on problem solving in a live production environment and thrives in a collaborative, engineering-led setting. Key Responsibilities
Provide lineside support within a manufacturing station environment
Define and develop NC programs in line with Engineering and Manufacturing specifications
Support the specification of jigs and tooling, including numerical simulations
Validate, optimise and test NC programs prior to release
Integrate NC programs via DNC systems or directly on machines
Support demonstration tests alongside Production, Quality and Work Preparation teams
Produce supporting technical documentation including instruction sheets and simulations
Contribute to continuous improvement and longer-term efficiency projects About You
Minimum NVQ Level 4/HNC (or equivalent)
Background in Manufacturing Engineering or NC Programming
Experience working in a production or shop-floor support environment
Previous experience using CATIA and SAP is highly desirable
Understanding of aircraft or complex assembly build philosophy is advantageous
Comfortable working night shifts in a fast-paced manufacturing setting Apply
If you are an experienced NC Programmer looking for a well-paid nightshift contract within an aircraft manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV and a consultant will be in touch.
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

About the Company

Lorien is a technology, transformation and telecom talent solutions specialist. We combine tech expertise with the scope, depth and breadth of large-scale talent solutions. Driven by both clients and candidates, covering Europe and the US, we work with all sectors, sizes and tech needs – from start-up to established, tech companies and those who use tech to propel them further - we work with them all. Our unique position in the market means we have the insight to create tailored solutions – keeping our clients ahead of t... Know more