Laser Operator (Shifts)
CV-LibraryIlkeston, DerbyshirepermanentPosted: 8 October 2026
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Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Salary: £32,500 – £40,000 per annum (depending on shift and experience)
Vacancies: 3 Positions Available
The Opportunity
WLD Recruitment is working with an established precision engineering company in Ilkeston that is looking to recruit 3 experienced CNC Laser Cutting Operators to join its expanding manufacturing team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering business that has invested £2 million in new machinery and equipment this year.
Our client places a strong emphasis on training and upskilling its engineers, providing opportunities to develop experience across different CNC laser cutting and punching machines.
Available Positions & Shift Patterns
Day Shift – 2 Positions
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4 days on, 4 days off.
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6:00am – 6:00pm.
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£32,500 – £35,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Night Shift – 1 Position
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Monday to Thursday.
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6:00pm – 6:00am.
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£35,000 – £40,000 per annum, depending on experience.
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Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday off.
The Role
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Operating CNC laser cutting machinery, including Bystronic and BLM equipment.
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Producing precision-cut components from stainless steel and aluminium.
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Manufacturing components for the Aerospace and Automotive industries.
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Working to engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
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Monitoring cutting processes and maintaining production efficiency.
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Carrying out quality checks and maintaining high standards of accuracy.
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Developing additional skills through training on tube laser cutting and Trumpf CNC punching machinery.
What We're Looking For
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Previous CNC laser cutting experience is essential.
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Experience working within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
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Experience with Bystronic or BLM machinery would be advantageous.
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Tube laser cutting or CNC punching experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
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A valid forklift licence would be advantageous.
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A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
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Competitive salaries ranging from £32,500 to £40,000.
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£2 million invested in new equipment this year.
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Excellent opportunities for training and upskilling.
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Exposure to Bystronic, BLM and Trumpf machinery.
*
Opportunities to develop experience in tube laser cutting and CNC punching.
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Working with precision components for Aerospace and Automotive applications.
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Join an engineering business that actively invests in its technology and workforce.
Interested?
If you're an experienced CNC Laser Cutting Operator looking for a company that invests in its people and offers genuine opportunities to develop your technical skills, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Apply today or contact WLD Recruitment for a confidential discussion
Location: Ilkeston, Derbyshire
Salary: £32,500 – £40,000 per annum (depending on shift and experience)
Vacancies: 3 Positions Available
The Opportunity
WLD Recruitment is working with an established precision engineering company in Ilkeston that is looking to recruit 3 experienced CNC Laser Cutting Operators to join its expanding manufacturing team.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking engineering business that has invested £2 million in new machinery and equipment this year.
Our client places a strong emphasis on training and upskilling its engineers, providing opportunities to develop experience across different CNC laser cutting and punching machines.
Available Positions & Shift Patterns
Day Shift – 2 Positions
*
4 days on, 4 days off.
*
6:00am – 6:00pm.
*
£32,500 – £35,000 per annum, depending on experience.
Night Shift – 1 Position
*
Monday to Thursday.
*
6:00pm – 6:00am.
*
£35,000 – £40,000 per annum, depending on experience.
*
Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday off.
The Role
*
Operating CNC laser cutting machinery, including Bystronic and BLM equipment.
*
Producing precision-cut components from stainless steel and aluminium.
*
Manufacturing components for the Aerospace and Automotive industries.
*
Working to engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
*
Monitoring cutting processes and maintaining production efficiency.
*
Carrying out quality checks and maintaining high standards of accuracy.
*
Developing additional skills through training on tube laser cutting and Trumpf CNC punching machinery.
What We're Looking For
*
Previous CNC laser cutting experience is essential.
*
Experience working within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
*
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
*
Experience with Bystronic or BLM machinery would be advantageous.
*
Tube laser cutting or CNC punching experience would be beneficial but is not essential.
*
A valid forklift licence would be advantageous.
*
A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
*
Competitive salaries ranging from £32,500 to £40,000.
*
£2 million invested in new equipment this year.
*
Excellent opportunities for training and upskilling.
*
Exposure to Bystronic, BLM and Trumpf machinery.
*
Opportunities to develop experience in tube laser cutting and CNC punching.
*
Working with precision components for Aerospace and Automotive applications.
*
Join an engineering business that actively invests in its technology and workforce.
Interested?
If you're an experienced CNC Laser Cutting Operator looking for a company that invests in its people and offers genuine opportunities to develop your technical skills, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Apply today or contact WLD Recruitment for a confidential discussion