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Carbon60

Numerical Control Programmer

On site

Broughton, United kingdom

£ 36 /hour

Freelance

03-03-2026

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Skills

Problem Solving SAP Test Programming

Job Specifications

NC Programmer - Night Shift

Location: Broughton, Flintshire

Pay 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 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 latest CV and a consultant will be in touch.

About the Company

With ambitious people at our heart, we’re driven by our ability to facilitate positive change. Connecting engineering specialists with the right talent, we go the extra mile to create bespoke solutions and powerful collaborations that support and accelerate the ever-evolving engineering industry, today and tomorrow. Carbon60 is powered by Impellam, a connected group providing global workforce and specialist recruitment solutions. To learn more about Impellam Group, visit: www.impellam.com. Know more