Laser Operator

We’re looking for a Laser Cutter / Machine Operative to join our busy workshop in Dronfield. You’ll be responsible for setting up and operating laser cutting machinery to produce accurate, high-quality components from sheet steel, ensuring materials and parts are handled safely and efficiently throughout the process. The role Select the correct sheet steel material and safely load it onto the laser bed. Check material size, thickness and grade before cutting to ensure it matches job requirements. Set up the laser cutting machine, including loading programs, adjusting settings and carrying out basic checks. Unload finished parts and unused sheet steel, storing and labelling them correctly. Cut and shape materials in line with engineering drawings and specifications. Inspect finished components for accuracy and quality, marking up off cut parts where required. Ensure all parts and sheets are handled, identified and routed correctly to the next department or team. Keep your work area, tools and equipment safe, clean and well maintained. About you Experience working in a machining operative, machine minding or laser cutting/production environment. Basic math skills for measurements and calculations. Able to read and follow engineering drawings would be beneficial. A flexible approach with the ability to adapt to changing and challenging requirements. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate at all levels. Strong focus on quality with good attention to detail. Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to generate practical solutions. FLT licence would be beneficial; training can be provided for the right candidate. Benefits £15.00 - £16.50 per hour DOE plus overtime opportunities. 28 days’ holiday including bank holidays increasing with length of service. Company pension scheme. Westfield Health benefit scheme with rewards and access to dental, optical and physiotherapy, plus 24/7 access to GP, counselling and wellbeing support. On-site parking and modern office facilities.