ROBERTSON RECRUITMENT SERVICES LIMITED
Team Lead Laser Operator
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Shift: Nights, 4 on 4 off, 6pm to 6am
Contract: Permanent
We are open to skilled laser operatives ready for their next step, or experienced Team Leaders with strong laser operation experience.
You will lead the night-shift laser department, ensuring production targets, quality standards, and health and safety requirements are consistently achieved.
What's on Offer?
- A permanent position with a stable and established manufacturer
- Progression and development opportunities
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Permanent night shift on a 4-on, 4-off rota
- Long-term career development opportunities
- Supportive and professional working environment
- Modern manufacturing equipment and facilities
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Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, motivate and support CNC laser operators throughout the night shift
- Set, operate and monitor CNC laser-cutting machinery
- Allocate workloads and organise shift priorities to meet production schedules
- Read and interpret engineering drawings and production specifications
- Ensure all components are manufactured accurately and to the required quality standards
- Complete first-off inspections and routine quality checks
- Ensure accurate completion of production paperwork and shift handovers
- Support the training and development of new and existing team members
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The Ideal Candidate:
- Previous experience setting and operating CNC laser-cutting machines
- Team-leading, supervisory, or senior operator experience
- Strong health and safety awareness
- Confident reading engineering drawings and working to tight tolerances
- Able to organise workloads and make effective decisions during a busy shift
- Strong communication skills
- Comfortable working permanent nights on a 4-on, 4-off rota
- Experience with Trumpf, Bystronic, or Amada laser machinery would be advantageous
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