Laser / Punching Operator (2 Shift – Temp to Perm)

Location: Ferryhill
Pay Rate: £14.65 per hour (2 shift rate)
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Department: Primary Operations

Jackson Hogg are hiring on behalf of our client in Ferryhill (Primary Ops) for an experienced Laser / Punching Operator to join their manufacturing team on a temp-to-perm basis.

This is an opportunity to secure a permanent position with a well-established engineering business following a successful temporary period.

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Working Pattern

• Day 1 induction on dayshift

• Moving straight onto a 2-shift rotation

• Full-time hours

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Pay

• £14.65 per hour (2 shift rate – advertised rate)

• Initial induction day paid at £12.21 per hour (dayshift rate)

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The Role

You will be responsible for operating and setting laser and punching machinery within the Primary Operations department.

Key responsibilities include:

• Operating Trumpf or Bystronic fibre lasers and CO? lasers

• Setting and running machine tools safely and efficiently

• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings (first and third angle projection essential)

• Carrying out in-process inspections to the correct frequency and quality standards

• Managing multiple jobs and working independently within a team of approximately six operators

• Maintaining productivity and high-quality output

Experience operating Trumpf punching machines is desirable but not essential. Training may be provided based on performance.

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Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience operating fibre or CO? laser machinery

• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings

• Experience setting machines and working with minimal supervision

• Strong attention to detail and quality focus

• Reliable and able to work a 2-shift rotation

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If you are an experienced Laser or Punching Operator seeking a temp-to-perm opportunity in Ferryhill, we would welcome your application.

Apply today or contact Jackson Hogg for a confidential discussion.