Laser / Punching Operator (2 Shift – Temp to Perm)
Location: Ferryhill
Pay Rate: £14.65 per hour (2 shift rate)
Contract: Temporary to Permanent
Department: Primary Operations
Jackson Hogg are hiring on behalf of our client in Ferryhill (Primary Ops) for an experienced Laser / Punching Operator to join their manufacturing team on a temp-to-perm basis.
This is an opportunity to secure a permanent position with a well-established engineering business following a successful temporary period.
Working Pattern
* Day 1 induction on dayshift
* Moving straight onto a 2-shift rotation
* Full-time hours
Pay
* £14.65 per hour (2 shift rate – advertised rate)
* Initial induction day paid at £12.21 per hour (dayshift rate)
The Role
You will be responsible for operating and setting laser and punching machinery within the Primary Operations department.
Key responsibilities include:
* Operating Trumpf or Bystronic fibre lasers and CO₂ lasers
* Setting and running machine tools safely and efficiently
* Reading and interpreting engineering drawings (first and third angle projection essential)
* Carrying out in-process inspections to the correct frequency and quality standards
* Managing multiple jobs and working independently within a team of approximately six operators
* Maintaining productivity and high-quality output
Experience operating Trumpf punching machines is desirable but not essential. Training may be provided based on performance.
Candidate Requirements
* Proven experience operating fibre or CO₂ laser machinery
* Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
* Experience setting machines and working with minimal supervision
* Strong attention to detail and quality focus
* Reliable and able to work a 2-shift rotation
If you are an experienced Laser or Punching Operator seeking a temp-to-perm opportunity in Ferryhill, we would welcome your application.
Apply today or contact Jackson Hogg for a confidential discussion