Punch Press - Setter​/Operator

Punch Press
- Setter/Operator (2606/07) Buntingford, England

Salary: GBP
16 - GBP
18 per hour + DOE + X1.5 Overtime Rate

Punch Press
- Setter/Operator – Stable Temp-to-Perm (Immediate Starts)
Location:
Buntingford, Hertfordshire
Rate guide: £16.00 to £18.00 per hour (depending on experience).

Overtime:
Paid at Time & Half

Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Shifts (rotating early/late):

• Early: 07:30 – 16:00
• Late: 13:00 – 22:00
  Late shift premium: £1.50 per hour for hours worked after 16:00 on the late shift.

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a CNC Punch Press Operator (Setter/Operator) to join a busy production team for a specialist manufacturer, producing high-quality components in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment based in Buntingford.

This is a stable temp-to-perm role with consistent weekday hours, training/development, onsite free parking, and excellent earning potential through overtime and shift premiums.

• Set and operate CNC Punch Press Amada’s (including tooling set-up/changeovers and adjustments).
• Work from job sheets/specifications and follow process instructions.
• Complete first-off and in-process quality checks (dimensions, finish, defects).
• Maintain safe working practices and good housekeeping.
• Record output and report faults/quality concerns promptly.
• Work collaboratively to meet production targets and deadlines.
• Demonstrable experience setting and operating Punch Press machines (required).
• Strong attention to detail and a quality-first approach.
• Ability to work to deadlines and follow H&S procedures at all times.
• Willingness to work rotating early/late shifts as listed.

• Sheet metal / fabrication / manufacturing experience.
• Confident using measuring equipment (e.g., verniers/calipers) and completing quality documentation.
• Basic machine maintenance.

• Rate guide: £16.00 to £18.00 per hour (depending on experience).
• Late shift premium: £1.50 per hour for hours worked after 16:00 on the late shift.
• Overtime paid at time and a half.

• Stable temp-to-perm position.

You must have current UK right to work to be considered.

HRGO is an equal opportunities employer.