Laser Operator (Trumpf) – Back Shift, Training & Growth

ADS Laser Cutting Ltd; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 42,766,000 - 45,461,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension

Private healthcare

Onsite parking

Staff canteen

Onsite gym

Workwear & PPE

Employee Assistance Program

Training & progression

Job summary

ADS Laser Cutting Ltd in Leicester is seeking an experienced Laser Operator for the back shift. You will set and run Trumpf laser cutting machines, read drawings, and ensure high-quality parts.

The role includes logging job times on our ERP and performing routine maintenance. We offer progression opportunities, a 38-hour week (Mon-Thu 3:15pm-1:15am), with Fridays-Sundays off, plus benefits after qualifying period and onsite facilities.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and running laser cutting machines, ideally Trumpf.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and check parts.
• Basic machine maintenance knowledge.
• Reliable, self-motivated and a team player.

Responsibilities

• Set and run Trumpf laser cutting machines to produce accurate parts.
• Check material, thickness, finish and NC programmes before cutting.
• Read engineering drawings and check parts against them.
• Handle stainless, polished, grained and anodised materials with care.
• Log jobs and times on the ERP system.
• Carry out routine machine maintenance and report faults early.
• Label, store offcuts and use them efficiently.

Skills

Read drawings

Quality focus

Self-motivated

Team player

Tools

Trumpf laser cutting machine

Bystronic

Amada

Job description

ADS Laser Cutting Ltd in Leicester is seeking an experienced Laser Operator for the back shift. You will set and run Trumpf laser cutting machines, read drawings, and ensure high-quality parts.

The role includes logging job times on our ERP and performing routine maintenance. We offer progression opportunities, a 38-hour week (Mon-Thu 3:15pm-1:15am), with Fridays-Sundays off, plus benefits after qualifying period and onsite facilities.