Punch Press – Setter/Operator
Job Reference: 2606/07
Manufacturing and Production, Buntingford, Hertfordshire, £16 – £18 per hour, Permanent
Position: Stable Temp-to-Perm (Immediate Starts)
Location: Buntingford, Hertfordshire
Rate guide: £16.00 to £18.00 per hour (depending on experience).
Overtime: Paid at Time & Half
Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
Shifts (rotating early/late):Early: 07:30 – 16:00Late: 13:00 – 22:00Late shift premium: £1.50 per hour for hours worked after 16:00 on the late shift.
This is a stable temp-to-perm role with consistent weekday hours, training/development, onsite free parking, and excellent earning potential through overtime and shift premiums.
Key Responsibilities
- Set and operate CNC Punch Press Amada’s (including tooling set-up/changeovers and adjustments).
- Work from job sheets/specifications and follow process instructions.
- Complete first-off and in-process quality checks (dimensions, finish, defects).
- Maintain safe working practices and good housekeeping.
- Record output and report faults/quality concerns promptly.
- Work collaboratively to meet production targets and deadlines.
Essential Requirements
- Demonstrable experience setting and operating Punch Press machines (required).
- Strong attention to detail and a quality-first approach.
- Ability to work to deadlines and follow H&S procedures at all times.
- Willingness to work rotating early/late shifts as listed.
Desirable (nice to have)
- Sheet metal / fabrication / manufacturing experience.
- Confident using measuring equipment (e.g., verniers/calipers) and completing quality documentation.
- Basic machine maintenance.
Pay & Overtime
- Rate guide: £16.00 to £18.00 per hour (depending on experience).
- Late shift premium: £1.50 per hour for hours worked after 16:00 on the late shift.
- Overtime paid at time and a half.
Contract type & Start
- Stable temp-to-perm position.
- Immediate starts available.
Right to work: Must have current UK right to work to be considered.
HRGO is an equal opportunities employer.
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