Press Brake / Laser Operator (Progression To Applications)

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a press brake/laser operator aiming to progress into applications engineering and technical support. The role includes training on machine tools, software, and customer-facing demonstrations.

You will work with an experienced team, building product knowledge and taking more ownership of demo strategy and internal support, with visits to blue-chip sites as required.

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC press brake or laser programming is essential.
• Mechanical or production engineering knowledge is required.
• A formal engineering qualification or equivalent is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support and deliver technical demos on CNC laser and punch press systems.
• Provide pre- and post-sales applications support for CNC machinery.
• Work in a hybrid setup with occasional visits to client sites.

Skills

CNC Press Brake

Laser Programming

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds/Degree in mechanical/production engineering

Job description

Press Brake / Laser Operator (Progression to Applications / Technical Support)

Circa £36,000 + Company Vehicle + Overtime + Excellent Company Benefits Package

Luton, Bedfordshire (Commutable from: Milton Keynes, Bedford, Stevenage, Welwyn Garden City, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard)

Are you a Press Brake or Laser Programmer looking to step off the shop floor and become a technical expert for customers, through structured development across machines, software and applications?

On offer is a secure, permanent position with a respected machine tool technology business where you'll be fully trained on the commercial side of applications engineering and trusted to move into technical support.

You’ll work as part of an experienced engineering team, in which you will building your applications and product knowledge whilst taking more ownership of customer demo strategy and internal support.

You’ll learn to support customers through application-led demonstrations, structured training courses, and programming/operator guidance, with the chance to visit blue-chip client sites.

This role suits a Press Brake or Laser Programmer who wants progression into a recognised applications / technical support specialist position.

The Role

• Support and deliver technical demos on advanced CNC laser and punch press systems
• Office-based with hybrid working and the chance to visit blue-chip client sites
• Provide pre- and post-sales applications support for CNC machinery

The Person

• Experienced in CNC Press Brake or Laser Programming
• Skilled in CNC sheet metal working and mechanical tolerances
• Holds NVQ, City & Guilds, or Degree in mechanical/production engineering

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates