Sheet Metal Operative - Punch Press

Posting date:	15 May 2026
Salary:	£16.00 per hour
Additional salary information:	+ OT Rate, Excellent Earning Potential
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	14 June 2026
Location:	Buntingford, Hertfordshire, SG9 9ER
Company:	HR GO Recruitment
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	2605/10_1778855908

Summary

Sheet Metal Operative - Punch Press (Amada)

• Location: Buntingford, Hertfordshire
• Job Type: Temp-to-perm
• Pay: £16.00 p/hr + Overtime at £21.00 p/hr - Good hours available
• Shift premium: Paid after 4:00pm (late shift)

Working hours:

• 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday
• Early shift: 7:30am - 4:00pm
• Late shift: 1:00pm - 10:00pm (shift premium paid after 4:00pm)
• Flexibility required: rotating early/late shifts (late shift to be introduced soon)

The role:

We're recruiting for an experienced CNC Punch Press Setter / Operator, ideally with Amada experience (or similar). This is a temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term prospects for the right candidate.

Key responsibilities:

• Set and operate Amada CNC punch press machinery
• Carry out tooling changes, first-off checks and maintain tolerances
• Read and work from engineering drawings
• Measure and inspect components using basic measuring equipment
• Complete job paperwork and maintain good housekeeping standards
• Follow site Health & Safety procedures at all times

Skills and experience required:

• Proven experience as a Punch Press Setter/Operator
• Amada experience is beneficial
• Confident reading engineering drawings
• Able to work to deadlines/targets while maintaining quality
• Reliable, quality-focused and flexible with working hours/shifts

What's on offer:

- Temp-to-perm opportunity with long-term prospects

- Overtime available (good hours)

- Shift premium for late shifts (after 4:00pm)

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.