A350 NC Programmer - Lineside (Night Shift)

Nightshift NC Programmer - Broughton

Contract | Nightshift | 3 on / 4 off | Great rates + 38% shift uplift

Join us at Guidant Global, where we partner with leading organisations to shape the future of advanced manufacturing. We're looking for a proactive Nightshift NC Programmer to support Airbus' A350 Manufacturing Engineering Lineside team in Broughton. This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the heart of aircraft production, helping to keep a fast‑paced, high‑tech environment running smoothly.

About the Role

As a Nightshift NC Programmer, you'll be part of the A350 lineside support team, providing hands‑on problem solving and delivering high‑quality NC programming for machining processes. You'll play an important role in driving production efficiency, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring engineering specifications are translated seamlessly into robust manufacturing instructions.

This role sits in a collaborative, solutions‑focused environment where your expertise will directly contribute to aircraft build success.

What You'll Be Doing

You will:

Provide lineside technical support within the A350 Station 80 manufacturing area.
Develop, validate, and optimise NC programmes in line with engineering and manufacturing specifications.
Support jigs and tooling development, including performing numerical simulations.
Integrate NC programmes into DNC systems or directly onto machines, working closely with production teams.
Participate in test and validation activities with Work Preparation, Quality and Production colleagues.
Produce clear technical documentation including instruction sheets and simulation tests.
Contribute to longer‑term cycle‑time reduction and efficiency improvement projects.
What We're Looking For

We'd love to hear from you if you have:

Essential

NVQ Level 4 / HNC (or equivalent).
Experience in Manufacturing Engineering or NC Programming.
Confidence working with engineering models, tolerances, tooling, and digital mock‑ups.Desirable

Experience using CATIA and SAP.
Previous exposure to aerospace or complex manufacturing environments.
A basic understanding of aircraft build philosophy.If you don't meet every requirement but feel you have relevant experience, we still encourage you to apply - we value potential and transferrable skills.

Shift Pattern & Working Environment

Nightshift - 12‑hour shifts (19:00-07:00)
3 nights on / 4 nights off
Includes 38% shift uplift
Based on-site at Broughton
Clearance & Compliance

Requires BPSS+ clearance (facilitated through Airbus Security).
IR35: Inside
Pay & Benefits

£27.75 per hour (PAYE)
£36.70 per hour (Umbrella)
Access to Guidant Global's inclusive support network
Why Guidant Global?

At Guidant Global, we champion a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported, and able to reach their full potential. You'll be joining a team that is committed to diverse talent, flexible thinking, and creating a truly inclusive recruitment experience.

Ready to Apply?

If you're a skilled NC Programmer looking for a new challenge in a world‑class engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you.

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