HR GO Recruitment
Laser Punch Operator
Laser Punch Operator at HR GO Recruitment, based in Slough, South East, paying £18.00 - £20.00 per hour. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £18.00 - £20.00 per hour
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site · Night shifts
- Location
- Slough, South East
- Closing date
- Sector
- Engineering & Manufacturing
24% below the typical rate for engineering & manufacturing
Reference job/laser-punch-operator/uhqsNp7dPxkQsstv75smij
About the role
Laser Punch Operator
Job Reference: FJ-6x6pp
Manufacturing and Production Slough, Berkshire £18 - £20 per hour Permanent Share JobLaser Punch Operator
New opportunity at this busy sheet metal fabrication company for someone to operate this Amada Laser Punch combination machine. You will produce high-quality components to drawing specifications, and contribute to a safe, efficient workshop environment.
This role can be offered on a day, late or night shift and the company has flexibility to adjust start and finish times to suit.
Key responsibilities
- Set up, program and operate Amada Laser Punch equipment for sheet metal production runs
- Interpret engineering drawings, nesting plans and work orders accurately
- Load tooling, fixtures and materials; adjust machine parameters for material type and thickness
- Monitor production for quality; perform in-process inspections and final checks
- Carry out basic preventative maintenance and routine cleaning of machines
- Report faults and work with maintenance to resolve issues quickly to minimise downtime
- Maintain accurate production records, timesheets and material usage logs
- Follow health & safety procedures and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
Required skills and experience
- Proven experience operating Amada Laser Punch machines
- Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes and tooling
- Ability to read and work from engineering drawings and CNC programmes
- Competent in basic machine setup, tool changes and minor troubleshooting
- Attention to detail and commitment to producing high-quality parts
- Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team
- Physically able to handle materials and stand for extended periods
This is a permanent role with a starting salary dependant on experience and shift. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. HRGO are a recruitment agency supporting UK Manufacturing. We aim to respond to all applications.
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Reference: job/laser-punch-operator/uhqsNp7dPxkQsstv75smij · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 8 Dec 2026 · Listed via HR GO Recruitment
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