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