Bolton Gate Company Limited
CNC Laser Setter/Operator Posted: 23/07/2025
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
CNC Laser Setter/Operator
Pay
£14.00 an hour
Location
Bolton
About Us
We are a leading manufacturer of industrial doors, fire shutters, and security shutters based in Bolton. Trading for over a hundred years, we have an unrivalled reputation in delivering engineering solutions to the highest standards in providing doors and shutters to a wide range of projects both in the UK and global markets.
We are looking to recruit a CNC Laser Setter/Operator to play a pivotal role within our business.
Responsibilities Include
- Reading, understanding, and interpreting technical drawings/specification sheets.
- Setting and Operating the Laser Machine and CNC Machinery (Amada).
- Working with sheet metal in a manufacturing background with materials ranging from 1.2mm to 8.0mm thickness to produce a varied range of bespoke components.
- Measuring and inspecting parts to technical drawings.
- Maintaining the Laser Machine.
- Identifying and labeling parts ready for the next production stage.
- Completing all required job sheet paperwork.
- Meeting production output and deadlines.
- Responsibility for quality, quantity, and inspection of work produced.
- Working in an efficient and timely manner.
- Reducing wastage by using raw materials and consumable items carefully.
- Adherence to Health and Safety rules and regulations.
- Responsible for cleanliness and housekeeping standards in own area.
- Other duties as required by supervisor.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Knowledge, Skills & Experience
The ideal candidates should be able to demonstrate the following:
- Minimum of 1 year plus experience of setting and operating a Laser cutter.
- Must have previous sheet metal work experience (mild & stainless).
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
- Good level of Maths & English required to read/calculate technical drawings.
- Amada Press Experience Preferred But Not Essential.
- Counterbalance FLT licence essential.
- Able to set and maintain a high standard of workmanship.
- Forward thinking, proactive, and able to work using own initiative or as part of a team.
- Ability to work overtime when required for the needs of the business.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, and time management skills.
- Excellent attendance and timekeeping essential.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Company Benefits
- 20 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- Addition 1 day holiday per year up to a max of 5 days.
- Birthday holiday.
- Life Insurance (Death in Service) Scheme.
- Company Pension.
- Free onsite car parking.
- Uniform.
- Refer a friend scheme.
Working Hours
Full time 38-hour week Monday – Friday day shift with a lunchtime finish on Friday.
Expected Hours
38 per week
Schedule
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Vacancy Form
*indicates required fields
Name*
Email Address*
CV Upload*
Click here or drop files Max. file size: 2 MB.
Vacancy Title
This field is hidden when viewing the form
Vacancy Url
This field is hidden when viewing the form
Contact information
+44 (0)1204 871001
sales@boltongate.co.uk
Our address
Waterloo St, Bolton.
BL1 2SP.
United Kingdom.
Follow us
Products
Our History
International Trade
Contact
Policy Statements
© Bolton Gate Company Limited
Designed and developed by wearegarage.co.uk & visionsharp.co.uk
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills
Location