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CNC Machine Operative - Laser, Plasma & Waterjet

Company:Thorn Baker Recruitment
Salary:£14.45 to £15.48 an hour
Hours:Full-time
Location:S44 5HS
Working pattern:On-site
Job type:Temporary
Posting date:11 Nov 2026
Closing date:12 Dec 2026
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Summary

Waterjet Cutting Operative – CNC Machine Operator

Markham Vale, Chesterfield | From £14.11 per hour | Rotating Day Shifts

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are recruiting a

Waterjet Cutting Operative for a leading manufacturing and metal processing business based in Markham Vale.

You'll be operating CNC waterjet machinery to cut metal materials, including steel, aluminium and specialist alloys, to customer specifications.

The Role:

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Setting up and operating CNC waterjet cutting machinery.

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Loading and positioning metal materials.

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Working from cutting files and engineering drawings.

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Checking finished components for quality and accuracy.

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Cleaning out the machine bed and removing waste.

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Supporting general production and metal handling duties.

Requirements:

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Waterjet, CNC, laser or plasma cutting experience preferred.

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Manufacturing, engineering or machine operating experience.

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Mechanically minded with good attention to detail.

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Comfortable with physical work and handling heavy materials.

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Reliable and safety-conscious.

Hours – Rotating Fortnightly Shifts:

Week 1: Monday–Thursday 6:00am–2:30pm, Friday 6:00am–10:00am.

Week 2: Monday–Thursday 8:00am–4:30pm, Friday 10:00am–2:00pm.

Pay & Benefits:

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From

£14.11 per hour, increasing depending on experience.

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Overtime: 1.5x Monday–Saturday, double time Sundays and Bank Holidays.

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Temp-to-perm opportunity.

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Training and progression.

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Free on-site parking.

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Weekly pay.

Interested? Apply today for a long-term opportunity!

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