Laser & Press Brake Programmer
| Posting date: | 23 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 22 January 2026 |
| Location: | Nelson, Lancashire |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Recruitment Helpline Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
An excellent opportunity for an Experienced Laser & Press Brake Programmer to join a well-established group based in Nelson, Lancashire!
About The Company:
They provide an all-round design, laser, fold, and fabrication service to a broad and expanding customer base.
We have a vacancy for an experienced Laser & Press Brake Programmer to join their Laser & Fold department. The ideal candidate will understand both the laser and fold operations, some leadership skills will be required.
About The Role
• Process Laser/Fold requests from Sales & CAD departments using DXF import techniques to generate work order part files for cutting.
• Create nests for Mitsubishi 4kw fibre laser cutter.
• Identify potential problem parts before they get to the machine, applying relevant tagging/lead-in/cut path solutions and/or liaising with CAD department.
• Communicate with laser operator to troubleshoot in the event of program errors, rejected parts, stock issues etc.
• Manage and maintain stock/offcut database, ensuring maximum utilisation/minimum waste.
• Sheet purchasing in the event of stock shortfall/replenishment (communicating with suppliers, submitting RFQs, raising purchase orders).
• Program work orders in a logical manner – collaborating with departments leads to ensure production schedules are maintained.
Skills & Experience
• Experience with SigmaNEST programming software highly desirable (or equivalent industry standard programming software – Lantek, Radan).
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing processes and the ability to read, interpret and work from technical engineering drawings.
• Basic CAD/geometry modification knowledge desired but not essential. “Solidworks” is desirable.
• Good numeracy and computer skills
• Good communication skills both verbal and visual
• Problem solving skills
• The ability to multi-task
Benefits
• £17.00 per hour to start. Candidates with Solidworks & Excel skills can expect a higher rate.
• 38 Hours per week
• Mon – Thus 08:00 – 16:30 Fri 08:00 – 14:00, possible option of a 4-day week once “in the swing”.
• Overtime available
• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) + 1 day after 5 years’ service
• Company Pension
• Overalls & Laundry Service
• On-site secure parking
• Staff Events
The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.
About The Company:
They provide an all-round design, laser, fold, and fabrication service to a broad and expanding customer base.
We have a vacancy for an experienced Laser & Press Brake Programmer to join their Laser & Fold department. The ideal candidate will understand both the laser and fold operations, some leadership skills will be required.
About The Role
• Process Laser/Fold requests from Sales & CAD departments using DXF import techniques to generate work order part files for cutting.
• Create nests for Mitsubishi 4kw fibre laser cutter.
• Identify potential problem parts before they get to the machine, applying relevant tagging/lead-in/cut path solutions and/or liaising with CAD department.
• Communicate with laser operator to troubleshoot in the event of program errors, rejected parts, stock issues etc.
• Manage and maintain stock/offcut database, ensuring maximum utilisation/minimum waste.
• Sheet purchasing in the event of stock shortfall/replenishment (communicating with suppliers, submitting RFQs, raising purchase orders).
• Program work orders in a logical manner – collaborating with departments leads to ensure production schedules are maintained.
Skills & Experience
• Experience with SigmaNEST programming software highly desirable (or equivalent industry standard programming software – Lantek, Radan).
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing processes and the ability to read, interpret and work from technical engineering drawings.
• Basic CAD/geometry modification knowledge desired but not essential. “Solidworks” is desirable.
• Good numeracy and computer skills
• Good communication skills both verbal and visual
• Problem solving skills
• The ability to multi-task
Benefits
• £17.00 per hour to start. Candidates with Solidworks & Excel skills can expect a higher rate.
• 38 Hours per week
• Mon – Thus 08:00 – 16:30 Fri 08:00 – 14:00, possible option of a 4-day week once “in the swing”.
• Overtime available
• 30 days holiday (including bank holidays) + 1 day after 5 years’ service
• Company Pension
• Overalls & Laundry Service
• On-site secure parking
• Staff Events
The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit and business need.