Punch Machine Operator
Posted on Jul 17, 2026 by CV-Library
Buntingford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£15 - £25.5 Hourly
Temporary
Punch Machine Operator
Location: Buntingford
Pay: £15.00 - £17.00 per hour depending on experience
Overtime: £22.50 - £25.50 per hour
Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, plus overtime available
Contract: Temp to Perm
About the Role
We are recruiting for an experienced Punch Machine Operator to join a busy and established sheet metal manufacturing company in Buntingford. This is a temp to perm opportunity offering the chance to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period. The role offers regular overtime, competitive rates of pay, and the opportunity to become part of a supportive and growing team.
Applicants with experience as a CNC Operator, Sheet Metal Worker, Press Operator, Machine Operator, Production Operative, Fabrication Operative, Metalworker, Manufacturing Operative, or Engineering Operative may also have transferable skills suitable for this position.
What You'll Do
• Set up and operate punch machines safely and efficiently
• Read and work from engineering drawings and job specifications
• Load and unload sheet metal materials
• Monitor machine performance and make basic adjustments when required
• Carry out quality checks on finished components
• Ensure production targets are met while maintaining high standards
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times
• Assist with general manufacturing and production duties when required
What We're Looking For
• Previous experience operating a punch machine is essential
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Experience within sheet metal manufacturing, fabrication, engineering, or metal production environments
• Reliable and motivated with a positive attitude
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
Who Might Suit This Role
This role could suit an experienced Punch Machine Operator, CNC Punch Operator, Sheet Metal Operative, Press Brake Operator looking to broaden their skills, CNC Machine Operator, Manufacturing Operative, Production Technician, Fabrication Operative, or someone from a metalworking or engineering production background with relevant punch machine experience.
Why Join
• Temp to perm opportunity with the potential for a permanent contract
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Enhanced overtime rates available
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Opportunity to join an established and growing sheet metal company
• Stable long-term career prospects
• Friendly and supportive working environment
If you have experience operating punch machines and are looking for a role that could lead to a permanent position within a successful manufacturing business, we would be pleased to hear from you
Location: Buntingford
Pay: £15.00 - £17.00 per hour depending on experience
Overtime: £22.50 - £25.50 per hour
Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, plus overtime available
Contract: Temp to Perm
About the Role
We are recruiting for an experienced Punch Machine Operator to join a busy and established sheet metal manufacturing company in Buntingford. This is a temp to perm opportunity offering the chance to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period. The role offers regular overtime, competitive rates of pay, and the opportunity to become part of a supportive and growing team.
Applicants with experience as a CNC Operator, Sheet Metal Worker, Press Operator, Machine Operator, Production Operative, Fabrication Operative, Metalworker, Manufacturing Operative, or Engineering Operative may also have transferable skills suitable for this position.
What You'll Do
• Set up and operate punch machines safely and efficiently
• Read and work from engineering drawings and job specifications
• Load and unload sheet metal materials
• Monitor machine performance and make basic adjustments when required
• Carry out quality checks on finished components
• Ensure production targets are met while maintaining high standards
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times
• Assist with general manufacturing and production duties when required
What We're Looking For
• Previous experience operating a punch machine is essential
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Experience within sheet metal manufacturing, fabrication, engineering, or metal production environments
• Reliable and motivated with a positive attitude
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
Who Might Suit This Role
This role could suit an experienced Punch Machine Operator, CNC Punch Operator, Sheet Metal Operative, Press Brake Operator looking to broaden their skills, CNC Machine Operator, Manufacturing Operative, Production Technician, Fabrication Operative, or someone from a metalworking or engineering production background with relevant punch machine experience.
Why Join
• Temp to perm opportunity with the potential for a permanent contract
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Enhanced overtime rates available
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Opportunity to join an established and growing sheet metal company
• Stable long-term career prospects
• Friendly and supportive working environment
If you have experience operating punch machines and are looking for a role that could lead to a permanent position within a successful manufacturing business, we would be pleased to hear from you
Reference: 225386642
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Punch Machine Operator
Posted on Jul 17, 2026 by CV-Library
Buntingford, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£15 - £25.5 Hourly
Temporary
Punch Machine Operator
Location: Buntingford
Pay: £15.00 - £17.00 per hour depending on experience
Overtime: £22.50 - £25.50 per hour
Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, plus overtime available
Contract: Temp to Perm
About the Role
We are recruiting for an experienced Punch Machine Operator to join a busy and established sheet metal manufacturing company in Buntingford. This is a temp to perm opportunity offering the chance to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period. The role offers regular overtime, competitive rates of pay, and the opportunity to become part of a supportive and growing team.
Applicants with experience as a CNC Operator, Sheet Metal Worker, Press Operator, Machine Operator, Production Operative, Fabrication Operative, Metalworker, Manufacturing Operative, or Engineering Operative may also have transferable skills suitable for this position.
What You'll Do
• Set up and operate punch machines safely and efficiently
• Read and work from engineering drawings and job specifications
• Load and unload sheet metal materials
• Monitor machine performance and make basic adjustments when required
• Carry out quality checks on finished components
• Ensure production targets are met while maintaining high standards
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times
• Assist with general manufacturing and production duties when required
What We're Looking For
• Previous experience operating a punch machine is essential
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Experience within sheet metal manufacturing, fabrication, engineering, or metal production environments
• Reliable and motivated with a positive attitude
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
Who Might Suit This Role
This role could suit an experienced Punch Machine Operator, CNC Punch Operator, Sheet Metal Operative, Press Brake Operator looking to broaden their skills, CNC Machine Operator, Manufacturing Operative, Production Technician, Fabrication Operative, or someone from a metalworking or engineering production background with relevant punch machine experience.
Why Join
• Temp to perm opportunity with the potential for a permanent contract
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Enhanced overtime rates available
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Opportunity to join an established and growing sheet metal company
• Stable long-term career prospects
• Friendly and supportive working environment
If you have experience operating punch machines and are looking for a role that could lead to a permanent position within a successful manufacturing business, we would be pleased to hear from you
Location: Buntingford
Pay: £15.00 - £17.00 per hour depending on experience
Overtime: £22.50 - £25.50 per hour
Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm, Monday to Friday, plus overtime available
Contract: Temp to Perm
About the Role
We are recruiting for an experienced Punch Machine Operator to join a busy and established sheet metal manufacturing company in Buntingford. This is a temp to perm opportunity offering the chance to secure a permanent position following a successful temporary period. The role offers regular overtime, competitive rates of pay, and the opportunity to become part of a supportive and growing team.
Applicants with experience as a CNC Operator, Sheet Metal Worker, Press Operator, Machine Operator, Production Operative, Fabrication Operative, Metalworker, Manufacturing Operative, or Engineering Operative may also have transferable skills suitable for this position.
What You'll Do
• Set up and operate punch machines safely and efficiently
• Read and work from engineering drawings and job specifications
• Load and unload sheet metal materials
• Monitor machine performance and make basic adjustments when required
• Carry out quality checks on finished components
• Ensure production targets are met while maintaining high standards
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times
• Assist with general manufacturing and production duties when required
What We're Looking For
• Previous experience operating a punch machine is essential
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Experience within sheet metal manufacturing, fabrication, engineering, or metal production environments
• Reliable and motivated with a positive attitude
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
Who Might Suit This Role
This role could suit an experienced Punch Machine Operator, CNC Punch Operator, Sheet Metal Operative, Press Brake Operator looking to broaden their skills, CNC Machine Operator, Manufacturing Operative, Production Technician, Fabrication Operative, or someone from a metalworking or engineering production background with relevant punch machine experience.
Why Join
• Temp to perm opportunity with the potential for a permanent contract
• Competitive hourly rate based on experience
• Enhanced overtime rates available
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Opportunity to join an established and growing sheet metal company
• Stable long-term career prospects
• Friendly and supportive working environment
If you have experience operating punch machines and are looking for a role that could lead to a permanent position within a successful manufacturing business, we would be pleased to hear from you
Reference: 225386642
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