Laser​/Punch Operator Temporary

Position: Laser / Punch Operator (Permanent, Temporary)
Location: Ferryhill

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.

Working Pattern

* Day 1 induction on dayshift

* Moving straight onto a 2-shift rotation

* Full-time hours

Pay

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

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

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 CO₂ 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.

Candidate Requirements

* Proven experience operating fibre or CO₂ 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

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