Location : Nottingham
Job type: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week
Pay: £15 - £17 per hour (including shift allowance)
An excellent opportunity has arisen for 2 experienced Laser Cutting Operators to join our clients well established business in Nottingham. This role is ideal for someone with abackground in precision manufacturing who enjoys working in a fast paced production environment and takes pride in producing high-quality work.
You will be responsible for setting up and operating laser cutting machinery, producing components to specification and ensuring quality standards are maintained throughout the manufacturing process.
Key responsibilities:
Set up, operate and monitor laser cutting machines to meet production schedules
Load and unload materials safely and efficiently
Interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation
Carry out machine adjustments and tooling changes where required
Inspect finished components using measuring equipment including verniers, micrometers and gauges
Complete production paperwork accurately
and maintain manufacturing records
Monitor machine performance and report any fault or production issues
Carry out routine machine checks and basic preventative maintenance
Contribute ideas to improve productivity, quality and manufacturing processes
About you:
Previous experience operating laser cutting machinery within a manufacturing environment
The ability to confidently read and interpret engineering drawings
Experience using a range of measuring equipment for quality drawings
Experience using a range of measuring equipment for quality inspection
A strong eye for detail and commitment to producing high quality work
Experience with CNC laser cutting equipment, knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing, FLT license or overhead crane experience or exposure to Lean Manufacturing would all be highly advantageous.
Closing date is 8 th September 2026
Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are operating as an employment agency on behalf of its client.
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Hawk 3 Talent Solutions are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgements solely on suitability for the job. Whilst we endeavour to respond to all applications individually, due to high volumes, this is not always possible. Thank you for your interest in this role and we look forward to working with you in the future
Salary description
£31200.00 - £35360.00 per year