Laser Operator (Shifts)

CNC Laser Cutting Operators

Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Salary: £32,500 – £40,000 per annum (depending on shift and experience)
Vacancies: 3 Positions Available

The Opportunity

WLD Recruitment is working with an established precision engineering company in Ilkeston that is looking to recruit 3 experienced CNC Laser Cutting Operators to join its expanding manufacturing team.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering business that has invested £2 million in new machinery and equipment this year.

Our client places a strong emphasis on training and upskilling its engineers, providing opportunities to develop experience across different CNC laser cutting and punching machines.

Available Positions & Shift Patterns

Day Shift – 2 Positions

4 days on, 4 days off.

6:00am – 6:00pm.

£32,500 – £35,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Night Shift – 1 Position

Monday to Thursday.

6:00pm – 6:00am.

£35,000 – £40,000 per annum, depending on experience.

Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday off.

The Role

Operating CNC laser cutting machinery, including Bystronic and BLM equipment.

Producing precision-cut components from stainless steel and aluminium.

Manufacturing components for the Aerospace and Automotive industries.

Working to engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.

Monitoring cutting processes and maintaining production efficiency.

Carrying out quality checks and maintaining high standards of accuracy.

Developing additional skills through training on tube laser cutting and Trumpf CNC punching machinery.

What We're Looking For

Previous CNC laser cutting experience is essential.

Experience working within an engineering or manufacturing environment.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Experience with Bystronic or BLM machinery would be advantageous.

Tube laser cutting or CNC punching experience would be beneficial but is not essential.

A valid forklift licence would be advantageous.

A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

Competitive salaries ranging from £32,500 to £40,000.

£2 million invested in new equipment this year.

Excellent opportunities for training and upskilling.

Exposure to Bystronic, BLM and Trumpf machinery.

Opportunities to develop experience in tube laser cutting and CNC punching.

Working with precision components for Aerospace and Automotive applications.

Join an engineering business that actively invests in its technology and workforce.

Interested?

If you're an experienced CNC Laser Cutting Operator looking for a company that invests in its people and offers genuine opportunities to develop your technical skills, we'd be keen to hear from you.

Apply today or contact WLD Recruitment for a confidential discussion

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