Laser Operator

Ashby Finance Ltd; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance

Permanent role

Early finish on Fridays

Training and development

Job summary

Ashby Finance Ltd in Leamington Spa is seeking a hands-on Laser Operator to join a leading metal fabrication team. You will operate laser cutting machines to manufacture components from stainless steel and aluminium, reading CAD drawings and performing quality checks.

Working 37.5 hours on rotating shifts, you will enjoy an early finish every Friday and benefit from a permanent role with training and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience operating laser cutting machines.
• Ability to read engineering/CAD drawings.
• Skilled with precision measuring equipment.
• Attention to detail and quality focus.
• Reliable and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate laser cutting machines to produce components.
• Read and interpret engineering/CAD drawings.
• Manufacture parts from stainless steel and aluminium.
• Use Vernier calipers and micrometers for measurement.
• Perform quality checks and document production.
• Carry out routine TPM and basic machine maintenance.
• Meet production targets while maintaining quality.

Skills

Laser operation

Reading CAD drawings

Measurement tools

Quality focus

Independent worker

Tools

Vernier calipers

Micrometers

Job description

Leamington Spa

£34,881.51 + Shift Allowance

Permanent | 37.5 Hours | Rotating Shifts

Looking for a hands-on manufacturing role with a stable and respected employer?

We're recruiting a Laser Operator to join a leading manufacturer within the heavy-duty vehicle sector. Working as part of a skilled production team, you'll operate advanced laser cutting machinery to manufacture high-quality metal components to exact specifications.

What You'll Be Doing

• Operating laser cutting machines
• Reading and interpreting engineering/CAD drawings
• Manufacturing components from stainless steel and aluminium
• Using measuring equipment including Verniers, callipers and micrometres
• Carrying out quality checks and completing production documentation
• Performing routine machine maintenance and daily TPM checks
• Working to production targets while maintaining high quality standards

What We're Looking For

• Previous laser operator experience
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Experience using precision measuring equipment
• Strong attention to detail and quality focus
• Reliable, self-motivated and able to work independently

Desirable

Experience with laser cutting machinery, particularly Amada, Trumpf or Bystronic systems.

What's On Offer?

• Competitive salary plus shift allowance
• Permanent role with long-term stability
• Early finish every Friday
• Friendly, supportive team environment
• Training and development opportunities

Shift Pattern

Week 1: 6:00am to 2:30pm Monday to Thursday, 6:00am to 12:00pm Friday

Week 2: 2:30pm to 11:00pm Monday to Thursday, 12:00pm to 6:00pm Friday

Keywords: Laser Operator, CNC Laser Operator, Laser Cutting Operator, Manufacturing Operator, Machine Operator, Production Operative, Sheet Metal, Fabrication, Engineering, Trumpf, Amada, Bystronic, Precision Engineering, Metal Manufacturing, Leamington Spa Jobs, Warwickshire Manufacturing Jobs.