Punch Press - Setter/Operator

Punch Press - Setter/Operator - 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 - 16:00
• Late: 13:00 - 22:00 Late shift premium: £1.50 per hour for hours worked after 16:00 on the late shift.

HR GO Recruitment is seeking a CNC Punch Press Operator (Setter/Operator) to join a busy production team for a specialist manufacturer, producing high-quality components in a fast-paced, quality-focused environment based in Buntingford.

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.

HRGO Recruitment offers permanent and temporary jobs across the UK. You must have current UK right to work to be considered. We aim to respond to all applications. HRGO is an equal opportunities employer.