Laser Operator/Programmer
| Posting date: | 19 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.00 to £17.00 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | BS40 5DJ |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Steel Frog Ltd |
| Job type: | Permanent |
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Summary
Full-time | Permanent
Langford, Bristol
£13.00 – £17.00 per hour (depending on experience)
About the role
We’re looking for an experienced Laser Operator / Programmer to run and programme our laser cutting machines as part of a busy fabrication shop.
This role is about precision, organisation, and consistency.
You’ll be responsible for producing accurate parts, keeping jobs flowing, and making sure material is cut, labelled, and handled properly for the next stage of production.
If you care about clean nests, organised output, and machines that are looked after properly, this role will suit you.
What you’ll be doing
Operating CO2 and fibre laser cutting machines
Programming and nesting using Amada VPSS and Radan
Cutting sheet material accurately and consistently
Organising cut parts clearly for downstream processes
Carrying out basic machine checks and maintenance
Working safely and keeping accurate records
You’ll be trusted to manage your work without being micromanaged.
What we’re looking for
You’ll suit this role if you:
Have 2+ years’ experience operating laser machines
Are confident with Amada and/or Radan software
Understand material handling and part organisation
Care about accuracy, repeatability, and safe working
Work well independently and as part of a wider team
Are reliable, organised, and steady in your approach
Nice to have (not essential):
Forklift licence
Strong material organisation skills
Experience improving nesting efficiency
Hours & setup:
Mon–Thu: 7:30am – 4:00pm Fri: 7:30am – 1:30pm
Overtime available
Bonus / piece-work opportunities
What you get
Stable, full-time employment
Early Friday finish
Performance bonuses & incentives
Pension scheme
20 days holiday + bank holidays
Free on-site parking
PPE support beyond the basics
Wellbeing support
Worth knowing:
This is a working fabrication shop.
People here take pride in accuracy, organisation, and doing the job properly.
Interested?
Message Steel Frog on facebook@steelfrog.co.uk to get the full details or have a quick chat.
Langford, Bristol
£13.00 – £17.00 per hour (depending on experience)
About the role
We’re looking for an experienced Laser Operator / Programmer to run and programme our laser cutting machines as part of a busy fabrication shop.
This role is about precision, organisation, and consistency.
You’ll be responsible for producing accurate parts, keeping jobs flowing, and making sure material is cut, labelled, and handled properly for the next stage of production.
If you care about clean nests, organised output, and machines that are looked after properly, this role will suit you.
What you’ll be doing
Operating CO2 and fibre laser cutting machines
Programming and nesting using Amada VPSS and Radan
Cutting sheet material accurately and consistently
Organising cut parts clearly for downstream processes
Carrying out basic machine checks and maintenance
Working safely and keeping accurate records
You’ll be trusted to manage your work without being micromanaged.
What we’re looking for
You’ll suit this role if you:
Have 2+ years’ experience operating laser machines
Are confident with Amada and/or Radan software
Understand material handling and part organisation
Care about accuracy, repeatability, and safe working
Work well independently and as part of a wider team
Are reliable, organised, and steady in your approach
Nice to have (not essential):
Forklift licence
Strong material organisation skills
Experience improving nesting efficiency
Hours & setup:
Mon–Thu: 7:30am – 4:00pm Fri: 7:30am – 1:30pm
Overtime available
Bonus / piece-work opportunities
What you get
Stable, full-time employment
Early Friday finish
Performance bonuses & incentives
Pension scheme
20 days holiday + bank holidays
Free on-site parking
PPE support beyond the basics
Wellbeing support
Worth knowing:
This is a working fabrication shop.
People here take pride in accuracy, organisation, and doing the job properly.
Interested?
Message Steel Frog on facebook@steelfrog.co.uk to get the full details or have a quick chat.