Punch / Laser Operative (Primary Operations)
Pay Rate: £15.25 per hour (2-shift rate – advertised)
Initial Training Rate: £12.71 per hour (dayshift)
Contract: Temp to Perm
Shifts: 2 Shift Rotation (with flexibility for future 3 shifts)
Hours: 38.5 hours per week
Overview
We are currently recruiting for a skilled Punch / Laser Operative to join a busy primary operations team. This role will initially begin on a dayshift for induction before moving onto a 2-shift rotation.
The ideal candidate will have experience operating Trumpf punching machines, with additional experience in fibre or CO2 laser cutting (Trumpf or Bystronic) highly desirable. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing environment with long-term prospects and training opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Setting and operating Trumpf punching machinery
- Operating fibre and/or CO2 laser cutting machines (training available if required)
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings (first and third angle projection)
- Working independently to complete jobs from start to finish
- Carrying out in-process inspections to the required standards and frequencies
- Performing machine setups and tool changes
- Ensuring all work meets quality and production targets
- Maintaining a safe working environment and adhering to health & safety procedures
Key Skills & Experience
- Proven experience operating Trumpf punch machines (essential)
- Experience with fibre lasers or CO2 lasers (desirable – Trumpf or Bystronic)
- Strong ability to read and understand engineering drawings
- Experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
- Ability to work unsupervised and manage workload effectively
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Flexible approach to working patterns
Pay & Benefits
Production Staff:
- £15.25 per hour (2-shift rate, including shift premium)
- Overtime paid at:
- 1.5x (Monday–Saturday)
- 2.0x (Sunday)
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (paid hourly)
- Free on-site parking
- Kitchen facilities
- Safe and supportive working environment
- Opportunity to move to 3-shift pattern (subject to business needs and consultation)
Permanent Benefits (upon transfer):
- Death in Service (2x annual salary from day one)
- Pension: 5% employee / 4% employer
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- 24/7 GP and wellbeing services
- Discounted gym membership
Working Hours
Dayshift (Induction):
- Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 17:00
- Friday: 08:00 – 12:30
2 Shift Rotation (20% shift premium):
Early Shift:
- Monday – Thursday: 06:00 – 14:30
- Friday: 06:00 – 12:30
Back Shift:
- Monday – Thursday: 14:30 – 23:00
- Friday: 12:30 – 19:00
Potential 3 Shift Pattern (25% shift premium):
- Includes night shifts (Sunday–Thursday rotation)
Additional Information
- Candidates must be able to work independently within a small team environment
- Flexibility is essential to support business requirements across shifts
- Opportunity for further training and development based on performance
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Molly Thompson
Molly has recently joined Jackson Hogg as a Senior Recruitment Consultant, bringing over three years of experience in temporary recruitment. Specialising in the industrial sector, she is passionate about connecting skilled professionals with the right opportunities and supporting businesses in finding the talent they need to succeed. Molly takes pride in building strong, lasting relationships with both clients and candidates, delivering a personalised and professional recruitment service. In her spare time she loves watching football, going on muddy walks with her 2 dogs and cooking.
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