Job Title: Laser / Punching Operator

Location: Ferryhill
Salary: £15.25 per hour (including shift allowance) + Overtime

Working Hours:
38.5 hours per week on a rotating two-shift pattern:

• Early Shift: Monday–Thursday, 6:00am–2:30pm; Friday, 6:00am–12:30pm

• Late Shift: Monday–Thursday, 2:30pm–11:00pm; Friday, 12:30pm–7:00pm

The successful candidate will complete their first-day induction on day shift before moving onto the two-shift rotation.

Benefits

• Overtime paid at enhanced rates

• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays

• Company pension scheme*

• Death in Service (2x annual salary)*

• Employee Assistance Programme*

• 24/7 GP and wellbeing services*

• Discounted gym membership*

• Free on-site parking

• Kitchen facilities

• Safe working environment

Permanent staff benefits apply once transitioned from temporary to permanent employment.

The Company

Theo James Recruitment is proud to be supporting Hydram Engineering in the search for a Laser / Punching Operator.

Hydram Engineering is a leading manufacturing business based in Ferryhill, producing high-quality fabricated and manufactured components. This opportunity would suit an experienced laser operator who is confident running machinery independently and working accurately from engineering drawings.

Job Description

This Laser / Punching Operator position involves operating and setting laser cutting machinery within Hydram's production environment. You will work independently through a variety of jobs while ensuring components are produced accurately and inspected to the required quality standards.

• Operate Trumpf or Bystronic fibre and CO2 laser machinery.

• Set machine tools for individual production jobs.

• Work independently through varying production requirements.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings.

• Work with both first and third angle projection drawings.

• Carry out in-process inspections at the required frequency.

• Ensure manufactured components meet the required quality standards.

• Monitor machine operation throughout the production process.

• Follow all relevant production and health and safety procedures.

• Work effectively as part of the wider production team.

• Operate Trumpf punching machinery where experience allows.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience operating Trumpf or Bystronic laser machinery.

• Experience with fibre and/or CO2 laser cutting equipment.

• Ability to independently operate and set machinery.

• Strong understanding of engineering drawings.

• Ability to interpret both first and third angle projection is essential.

• Ability to carry out accurate in-process inspections.

• Ability to work effectively without close supervision.

• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.

• Previous experience operating Trumpf punch machinery would be advantageous but is not essential.

• Candidates without punching experience may have the opportunity to receive future training depending on performance.

Why Should You Apply?

If you're an experienced Laser Operator looking for a long-term opportunity within an established engineering manufacturer, this position offers the chance to utilise your existing laser cutting skills while potentially developing additional experience on punching machinery.