Tube Laser Operator

Aspion Drivers; Poynton; On-site; GBP 19,286 - 22,041; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Health plan

Life assurance

Annual pay reviews

Bonus

Pension

Training and development

Job summary

Aspion is recruiting a Machine Operator to join a busy steel processing team in Stockport. You will operate tube laser machinery, follow cutting specifications and help meet daily production targets while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

The role includes training on day shifts for 3–6 months, with ongoing development opportunities, a discretionary annual bonus, pension and health benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience operating machinery, ideally tube laser machinery, in a steel/manufacturing environment.
• Strong commitment to health and safety procedures and quality.
• Reliable, proactive team member with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Operate tube laser machinery to cut steel accurately per specifications.
• Safely operate overhead gantry cranes.
• Follow production schedules to achieve daily targets.
• Carry out inspections on lasers, cranes and machinery.
• Complete paperwork and stock checks accurately.
• Perform quality inspections using measuring equipment.

Skills

Machine operation

Tube laser

Overhead crane

Health & safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Measuring equipment

Job description

Machine Operator – Nights

Location: Stockport

Salary: £14.12 whilst training, rising to £16.02 once on Nights

Shift: Sunday to Thursday | Nights | 22:00-06:00

Reference: ASPLIV

MUST BE ABLE TO COMPLETE TRAINING ON DAYS 0600-1400/1400-2200 FOR 3-6 MONTHS

Our client is looking to recruit a Machine Operative to join their growing team in Stockport.

Working within a busy steel processing environment, you'll be responsible for operating tube laser machinery, ensuring products are manufactured to the highest quality standards while supporting efficient production output. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established business that offers long term stability, ongoing training, and career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate tube laser machinery to cut steel accurately in line with cutting specifications.
• Safely operate overhead gantry cranes.
• Work to production schedules and instructions to achieve daily targets.
• Carry out inspections on lasers, cranes and machinery.
• Complete production paperwork and stock checks accurately.
• Perform quality inspections using measuring equipment to ensure products meet specification.
• Maintain high housekeeping standards and keep the work area clean and organised.
• Follow all Health & Safety procedures, PPE requirements, and safe systems of work in accordance with ISO 45001.
• Report machinery defects, accidents, incidents, and near misses promptly.

Experience

• Previous experience operating machinery highly desirable.
• Previous experience operating tube laser machinery desirable but not essential.
• Experience within a steel, manufacturing or engineering desirable.
• Overhead crane and/or forklift experience would be advantageous.
• Strong understanding of workplace Health & Safety procedures.
• Excellent attention to detail with the ability to work from technical cutting specifications.
• Reliable, proactive, and able to work effectively as part of a team.

Package Details

• £14.12 whilst training – rising to £16.02 once on Nights
• 25 days annual leave + Bank Holiday
• Health Cash Plan and Life Assurance
• Annual pay reviews
• Discretionary annual bonus
• Company Pension
• Full training and ongoing development opportunities.

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