Laser Operator

Pertemps Leeds; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Laser Operator to work in a fabrication team in Keighley. The successful candidate will operate laser cutting machinery, ensuring accuracy and quality in processing sheet metal components. Responsibilities include setting up machines, conducting quality checks, and managing stock control. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of relevant experience and be competent in using overhead cranes and forklift trucks. This role offers a shift from Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 2:15 pm.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience operating a laser cutter or CNC punch.
• Experience setting up laser production plans.
• Competent operating overhead cranes and forklift trucks.
• Good understanding of health & safety requirements.
• Knowledge of quality standards and conformance.

Responsibilities

• Import and load cutting programs into the laser machine.
• Inspect materials to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Set up the laser for the appropriate cutting operation.
• Conduct quality checks on finished components.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards of the laser equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Coordination

Manual handling awareness

Ability to meet deadlines

Good verbal communication

Good written English

IT skills

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or Level 2 / 3 qualification

Job description

Overview

Role: Laser Operator

Location: Keighley

Shift: Monday – Friday: 6:00am – 2:15pm

Salary: £33,780.96

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Laser Operator to join our Fabrication team, working on the processing of sheet metal components to the highest standards of accuracy and quality. In this role, you will be responsible for loading, programming, and operating laser cutting machinery, inspecting materials, managing stock control, and ensuring all processed parts conform to engineering drawings and production requirements.

As a Laser Operator, you will play a key part in the manufacturing workflow by producing clean, accurate, and dimensionally correct components ready for downstream fabrication. You will work independently and as part of a wider manufacturing team, maintaining high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Import and load the required cutting programs into the laser machine.
• Create production plans detailing program numbers and required sheet quantities.
• Locate and inspect sheet metal materials, ensuring they meet quality standards and are free from defects.
• Set up the laser for the appropriate cutting operation, following all safety and quality procedures.
• Load raw materials, unload finished parts, and remove scrap and waste material from the machine.
• Conduct quality checks on finished components to ensure conformity with drawings and required finish standards.
• Correct or resolve any non-conforming components.
• Identify, log, and book finished parts into the stock management system.
• Store completed items in designated locations in line with management instruction.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and complete daily asset care checks on laser equipment.
• Achieve production targets and ensure all work meets agreed timescales.
• Safely move sheet metal and cut components using overhead cranes, lifting tools, or forklift trucks.
• Follow safe systems of work, standard operating procedures, and all company H&S requirements.
• Carry out additional duties consistent with the level of the role as required by the needs of the business.

Qualifications & Experience

• Minimum 2 years’ experience operating a laser cutter or CNC punch.
• Engineering apprenticeship or Level 2 / 3 qualification (desirable).
• Experience setting up laser production plans.
• Competent operating overhead cranes and forklift trucks.
• Good understanding of health & safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Knowledge of quality standards and conformance requirements.
• Familiarity with stock management systems (desirable).

Personal Skills

• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent coordination and manual handling awareness.
• Ability to work to deadlines and meet production schedules.
• Comfortable working independently or as part of a team.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Ability to follow procedures, instructions, and quality standards consistently.
• Good written English.
• Physically fit, able to stand for extended periods, and lift / move large sheet metal panels.
• Good IT skills and ability to use production software.
• Ready to join a skilled and supportive manufacturing team? Apply now