Overview
Full-time | Permanent
Langford, Bristol
£13.00 – £17.00 per hour (depending on experience)
About the role
We’re looking for an experienced Laser Operator / Programmer to run and programme our laser cutting machines as part of a busy fabrication shop.
This role is about precision, organisation, and consistency. You’ll be responsible for producing accurate parts, keeping jobs flowing, and making sure material is cut, labelled, and handled properly for the next stage of production. If you care about clean nests, organised output, and machines that are looked after properly, this role will suit you.
What you’ll be doing
* Operating CO2 and fibre laser cutting machines
* Programming and nesting using Amada VPSS and Radan
* Cutting sheet material accurately and consistently
* Organising cut parts clearly for downstream processes
* Carrying out basic machine checks and maintenance
* Working safely and keeping accurate records
* You’ll be trusted to manage your work without being micromanaged.
What we’re looking for
* You’ll suit this role if you:
o Have 2+ years’ experience operating laser machines
o Are confident with Amada and/or Radan software
o Understand material handling and part organisation
o Care about accuracy, repeatability, and safe working
o Work well independently and as part of a wider team
o Are reliable, organised, and steady in your approach
Nice to have (not essential)
* Forklift licence
* Strong material organisation skills
* Experience improving nesting efficiency
Hours & setup
* Mon–Thu: 7:30am – 4:00pm
* Fri: 7:30am – 1:30pm
* Overtime available
* Bonus / piece-work opportunities
What you get
* Stable, full-time employment
* Early Friday finish
* Performance bonuses & incentives
* Pension scheme
* 20 days holiday + bank holidays
* Free on-site parking
* PPE support beyond the basics
* Wellbeing support
Worth knowing
This is a working fabrication shop. People here take pride in accuracy, organisation, and doing the job properly.
Interested?
Message Steel Frog on facebook@steelfrog.co.uk to get the full details or have a quick chat.
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