Team Lead Laser Operator

Robertson Recruitment Services Ltd; Mansfield; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent position

Progression opportunities

Competitive salary

Night shift 4-on 4-off

Career development

Supportive environment

Modern equipment

Job summary

Robertson Recruitment Services Ltd in Mansfield seeks an experienced Night Shift CNC Laser Team Leader to supervise the laser department and drive output. You will set and monitor CNC laser-cutting machinery, read drawings, and ensure quality and safety targets are met.

You’ll lead a nights team on a 4-on 4-off rota, with progression and a stable, professional environment and modern manufacturing equipment. Competitive salary based on experience and long-term development are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC laser-cutting machines.
• Team-leading, supervisory or senior operator experience.
• Strong health and safety awareness.
• Confident reading engineering drawings and working to tight tolerances.
• Able to organise workloads and make effective decisions during a busy shift.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support CNC laser operators throughout the night shift.
• Set, operate and monitor CNC laser-cutting machinery.
• Allocate workloads and organise shift priorities to meet production schedules.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and production specifications.
• Ensure all components are manufactured accurately and to the required quality standards.
• Complete first-off inspections and routine quality checks.
• Ensure accurate completion of production paperwork and shift handovers.
• Support the training and development of new and existing team members.

Skills

CNC laser operation

Team leadership

Health & safety awareness

Reading engineering drawings

Shift prioritisation

Communication skills

Tools

Trumpf laser machinery

Bystronic laser machinery

Amada laser machinery

Job description

Shift: Nights, 4 on 4 off, 6pm to 6am

Contract: Permanent

We are open to skilled laser operatives ready for their next step, or experienced Team Leaders with strong laser operation experience.

You will lead the night-shift laser department, ensuring production targets, quality standards and health and safety requirements are consistently achieved.

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Whats on offer?

• A permanent position with a stable and established manufacturer
• Progression and development opportunities
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Permanent night shift on a 4-on, 4-off rota
• Long-term career development opportunities
• Supportive and professional working environment
• Modern manufacturing equipment and facilities.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Lead, motivate and support CNC laser operators throughout the night shift
• Set, operate and monitor CNC laser-cutting machinery
• Allocate workloads and organise shift priorities to meet production schedules
• Read and interpret engineering drawings and production specifications
• Ensure all components are manufactured accurately and to the required quality standards
• Complete first-off inspections and routine quality checks
• Ensure accurate completion of production paperwork and shift handovers
• Support the training and development of new and existing team members.

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The ideal candidate:

• Previous experience setting and operating CNC laser-cutting machines
• Team-leading, supervisory or senior operator experience
• Strong health and safety awareness
• Confident reading engineering drawings and working to tight tolerances
• Able to organise workloads and make effective decisions during a busy shift
• Strong communication skills
• Comfortable working permanent nights on a 4-on, 4-off rota.
• Experience with Trumpf, Bystronic or Amada laser machinery would be advantageous