Waterjet Operator / Plasma Cutter

Thorn Baker Industrial; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing business in the East Midlands is seeking a Water Jet Cutting Production Operative. The ideal candidate will have experience in waterjet, laser, or plasma cutting and be physically fit for manual handling tasks. This role offers a competitive hourly wage of £13.18 - £13.70, training opportunities, and a permanent position after a temporary contract. Apply now for your chance to join a growing team.

Benefits

Temp-to-perm contract

On-the-job training

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience in water jet, laser, or plasma cutting is essential.
• Able to handle tools and equipment safely.
• Committed to a long-term, permanent position.

Responsibilities

• Uploading cutting files into the water jet control system.
• Setting up machinery and loading raw materials.
• Operating CNC water jet, laser, or plasma cutting equipment.

Skills

Waterjet cutting experience

Laser cutting experience

Plasma cutting experience

Basic CAD design understanding

Mechanically minded

Job description

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a leading manufacturing business that supplies high-specification parts and components to the aerospace industry. We are currently recruiting for a Water Jet Cutting Production Operative to join their growing CAD design and cutting facility.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with waterjet, laser, or plasma cutting experience who is physically fit and looking for a long-term, permanent opportunity with training and progression.

Key Responsibilities:

• Uploading cutting files into the water jet control system
• Setting up machinery, including loading raw materials (heavy manual handling required)
• Operating CNC water jet, laser, or plasma cutting equipment
• Digging out beds and maintaining drainage systems this is a hands-on, industrial role
• Assisting with basic CAD design tasks or interpreting CAD drawings
• Working closely with the engineering and production teams to meet quality and deadline requirements

Key Requirements:

• Previous experience in water jet, laser, or plasma cutting is essential
• Mechanically minded with the ability to handle tools and equipment safely
• Basic understanding of CAD design or willingness to be trained
• Physically fit and comfortable with manual handling and industrial work environments
• Committed to securing a long-term, permanent position through temporary assignment
• Experience in manufacturing, engineering, or machine operation is advantageous
• FLT license (desirable but not essential)

Working Hours:

Bi-Weekly Rotating Shift Pattern:

• Week 1: 6:00am 2:30pm (Mon-Thurs), 6:00am 10:00am (Fri)
• Week 2: 9:30am 6:00pm (Mon-Thurs), 10:00am 2:00pm (Fri)

Pay & Benefits:

• GBP13.18 - GBP13.70 per hour depending on experience
• Overtime paid at premium rates:
• Monday to Saturday: 1.5x pay
• Sundays & Bank Holidays: 2x pay
• Temp-to-perm contract with long-term career potential
• On-the-job training and progression opportunities
• Free on-site parking and company benefits upon permanent employment

If you are experienced in machine operation or cutting technology and are looking for your next step in a growing and forward-thinking company, apply now and a member of our recruitment team will be in touch.