CNC Punch Operative - Alpha Manufacturing

The HEX Group; Hixon; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus scheme

Free onsite parking

Health Cash Plan

Learning & development opportunities

Long service awards

Company food days & social events

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Alpha Manufacturing, part of The HEX Group, is hiring a CNC Punch Operative at our Hixon site. You’ll operate Trumpf punch machines, maintain tooling, and uphold health and safety standards on the shop floor.

We value flexibility, organisation and a detail‑oriented approach, with overtime and a bonus scheme and generous holiday on offer. The role also provides onsite parking and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Organised with excellent timekeeping.
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC Punch machines and set up tooling.
• Maintain tooling and ensure smooth production.
• Uphold health and safety standards on the shop floor.

Skills

CNC punching

Tooling maintenance

Health & safety

Attention to detail

Timekeeping

Quality improvement

Tools

Trumpf 6000

Trumpf 5000 S12

Trumpf 5000 S01

Job description

Employment Type

Full Time, Permanent

Application Start Date

26-08-2026

Application End Date

30-09-2026

Location

Pasturefields Lane, Hixon

State/County

Staffordshire

Zip Code

ST18 0PH

Country

United Kingdom

Work Style

On-site

Industry

Engineering services

Category

Engineering

Position

Other engineering

Join Our Award-Winning Team at Alpha Manufacturing!

Position: CNC Punch Operative

Location: Hixon, Staffordshire

Salary: Competitive + overtime + bonus

Shifts: Continental day & night shifts available

Alpha Manufacturing, part of The HEX Group, is a leading sheet metal fabrication company with a proud history dating back to 1989. With over 200 talented team members and cutting-edge facilities, we design, prototype, and manufacture a wide range of products — all from our purpose-built factory in the heart of Staffordshire.

Proud winners of Employer and Business of the Year – Staffordshire Business Awards 2025 & Business of the Year – Staffordshire Chambers business awards 2026. At Alpha Manufacturing, our people are everything.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Operating various CNC Punch machines, including Trumpf 6000, Trumpf 5000 S12, Trumpf 5000 S01
• Maintaining tooling and ensuring smooth production
• Upholding health & safety standards across the shop floor

What We’re Looking For

• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities
• Organised with excellent timekeeping
• Attention to detail
• Passionate about quality and continuous improvement

What You’ll Get in Return

• Salary dependant on experience
• 25 days annual leave
• Company bonus scheme
• Free onsite parking
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Learning & development opportunities
• Long service awards
• Health Cash Plan
• Company food days & social events

We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are proud to be an equal opportunities employer.