Laser Operator

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Rotherham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Laser cutting machine operation Material handling with crane/hoist Reading engineering drawings Quality inspection and fettling Basic math for measurements Slinging and lifting experience Problem-solving skills Communication and teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

Laser Operator Weekend Nights x 5 – [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is a Yorkshire-based engineering and manufacturing company operating from a 390,000 sq. ft. facility in Rotherham. We provide services to leading OEMs in defence, security, construction, quarrying, recycling, and rail. We are seeking a Laser Operator to join our highly skilled Laser Cutting team.

About the Role

  • Operate hoist/crane to load sheet steel onto laser bed
  • Setting the machine up for cutting
  • Unloading parts and unused sheet steel and storing
  • Ensure Laser Machines are supplied with the correct materials
  • Ensure material is checked for size, thickness and grade prior to cutting
  • Cut and shape the correct materials according to engineer drawings
  • Inspect finished components; marking up of cut parts, cleaning and fettling products
  • Ensure parts and sheets are handled and labelled correctly
  • Ensure the parts are routed correctly to the next department/team

About You

  • Knowledge working within a machining operative / machine minding capacity or general laser production
  • Basic math skills for measurements and calculations
  • Slinging and lifting crane experience
  • A flexible approach to adapt to changing and challenging requirements
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels
  • Ability to remain focused on Quality and consistently reiterate its importance to others
  • Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to generate innovative concepts and ideas

What We Offer

  • A culture of shared values, goals, attitudes and business growth
  • Competitive salary
  • 33 days holiday (including statutory Public Holidays)
  • Secure onsite free parking
  • Life Assurance plan (Death in Service)
  • Monthly Prize Draw
  • Company pension plan
  • Productivity Bonus
  • Reduced gym membership
  • Healthcare Scheme
  • Colleague Referral Programme: we pay you for successfully referring people to join our team
  • Companywide initiatives to share in our future success
  • A blend of training to support your career development

We know that our people are the most important asset to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], and we are looking for skilled, passionate and driven professionals.

Job Overview

Location: Rotherham, S60 (Close to Meadowhall, Sheffield)
Job Title: Laser Operator Weekend Nights x 5 – [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
Rate: £18.65 - £22.44 / hour
Shifts: Saturday and Sunday 6pm – 6am – plus one 8 hour shift midweek.
Contact: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

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