CNC Machinist - Night Shift

Wärtsilä is a world leader in marine technology and leading the industry's transformation towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. With the world’s widest portfolio and service network, we – Wärtsilians - deliver efficient, safe and sustainable integrated products and solutions to enhance the business of our customers. The opportunities presented through digitalisation and new technologies are offering a new era of shipping. Did you know that shipping is the world’s most efficient mode of transportation and that 88% of the world's trade is carried by sea?

We want to change the course towards an interconnected and cleaner maritime future and are constantly on the lookout for future-oriented talent to join our team and to work towards enabling sustainable societies through innovation in technology and services - together. Are you ready to jump onboard?

We are now looking for a 

CNC Machinist - Night Shift

to join our team working for a better future. 

The preferred location for the position is in Havant, UK. 

What you will be doing 

You will work during the following shift pattern:

Nights  (4 Nights  ½ hour lunch)

Mon      22:30  07:30

Tues     22:30  07:30

Wed     22:30  07:30

Thurs   22:30  07:30

As CNC Machinist, your work will focus on these responsibilities: 

• Drive improvements as part of continuous improvement culture
• Working in a safe manner in line with the companies Health and Safety policy
• Maintain working area to a good standard as part of 5S
• Ensure quality is maintained and follow processes for area to company standards
• Carry out tasks in accordance with set process times to meet deadlines
• Have a flexible approach and at times move onto other disciplines within skill set
• Help with skills flex training and cross train others when required.

To be successful in this role, we expect you to have: 

• Experience of working in an Engineering environment.
• Previous experience of setting/operating Mazak machines
• Ability to read Engineering Drawings
• Ability to read CNC code, ISO (G code) / Mazatrol
• Offline Programming Experience Edgecam/Mastercam/Mazatrol - advantageous
• Ideally Apprentice served
• Understanding of Turning and Milling techniques
• Ability to problem solve 
• Understand Health& Safety environment/procedures Read and understand Engineering drawings
• Good communicator with all levels of business (written & verbal) Hands on approach with a strong work ethic
• Education:
  • GCSE/O Level or equivalent.
  • Apprentice served
• Experience:
  • 5 years (min) Engineering experience within the manufacturing industry. (Apprentice Trained)
  • 5 years (min) CNC machining experience
  • Milling and turning experience preferred
  • CI experience (Lean 8 wastes). Safety / 5S work ethic.
  • Computer Literate (Microsoft)

Why you and us?

We at Wärtsilä believe in empowerment, ownership and taking responsibility of our work. We support each other’s growth and co-creation is the true basis of our innovation. We have courage to see opportunities and take initiative. 

We are authentic and honest, and we strongly believe in that by being your own true self you can accomplish so much more. We don’t always get it right the first time, and if mistakes are made, we make sure to learn and grow from them. We want everyone to voice their opinions freely. That is why we have built an environment that empowers you and everyone around you, and where you can feel safe and cared for. Are you eager to be part of this ambition? 

We have an amazing team and we are excited about our work and the impact it has on building sustainable societies. We are looking to find a colleague with this shared passion for smart technologies and a sustainable future. 

Contact & next steps 

We hope to hear from you soon, by submitting your application through our careers portal. We aim to keep you updated on the process throughout. 

For further questions please reach out to Jess Baxter, Talent Acquisition Partner, through email jess.baxter@wartsila.com with any questions related to this position (NO AGENCIES - Only for questions from direct job applicants, applications through email will not be recorded or responded to). 

Welcome to join us in shaping the decarbonisation of marine and energy!
 

Last application date: 08/05/2025 

At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job-relevant merits and abilities. 

This is Wärtsilä 

Wärtsilä is a global leader in innovative technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine and energy markets. Our team of 18,300 professionals, in more than 230 locations in 77 countries, shape the decarbonisation transformation of our industries across the globe. Read more on www.wartsila.com. 

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