Be at the heart of actionFly remote-controlled drones into enemy territory to gather vital information.

Apply Now

Laser Machine Programmer

Milton Keynes
7 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Military & Veterans RME Mechatronics Apprentice - North West Locations 2026 - Fixed Term Contract

LASER CUTTING OPERATIVE

Laser Setter / Operator

Quality Engineer

Optometrist

Contract Design Engineer

Laser Machine Programmer Engineer required to join a well-established Manufacturing company based in the Milton Keynes area, that specialise in supplying service for a range of industries including railway, automotive, aerospace, construction, MOD & security, industrial, marine and power.

Laser Machine Programmer Job Overview

Programming the laser cutting machines.
Ensuring the flat form from the laser cutter will fold up to drawing in line with bend allowances and tooling available.
Development of laser cutting techniques.
Programming and nesting - ensuring optimum use of materials.
Management and control of laser programs.
Mentoring and development of existing laser operators.
Raise shop floor paper work such as Work Orders ensuring route cards are correct.
Preventative maintenance of laser cutters and associated equipment.
Procure materials to Job.
Assist with any problem solving that should arise from laser operations.
Help train production staff.

Laser Machine Programmer Job Requirements

Previous experience within a similar position
Knowledge of sheet metal fabrications and CNC machining.
Able to determine all manufacturing processes required to fabricate the product.
Ability to draw 2d parts using CAD software etc.
Radan software experience would be advantageous
Must live within a commutable distance of Milton Keynes

Laser Machine Programmer Salary & Benefits

Full time - Permanent position
Monday to Friday
8am - 5pm Monday to Thurs and on Friday its 8am - 2pm
Salary - £36,000 - £38,000 (DOE)
33 days holiday including BH
PensionBennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, contact you about the services we offer, and submit your CV for the role you have applied for

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Space Industry Recruitment Trends 2025 (UK): What Job Seekers Need To Know About Today’s Hiring Process

Summary: UK space‑sector hiring has shifted from pedigree‑first screening to capability‑driven evaluation across the full stack—spacecraft systems, payload/RF, flight software, GNC/ADCS, propulsion, structures/thermal, AIT (assembly–integration–test), mission/ground operations, reliability/radiation, and compliance (ECSS, export control). Employers want proof you can build, test, operate and scale space systems safely and economically. This guide explains what’s changed, what to expect in interviews & how to prepare—especially for satellite/spacecraft engineers, payload & RF/MM‑wave, flight & ground software, GNC/ADCS, power/thermal, AIT/test, mission ops, data/EO, and space product/TPM roles. Who this is for: Systems engineers, payload/RF engineers, flight software & FDIR, GNC/ADCS, power/thermal/structures, propulsion, AIT/test, reliability/radiation, QA/compliance, ground segment/cloud, mission operations, EO/data processing, and product/programme managers targeting roles in the UK space ecosystem.

Why Space Careers in the UK Are Becoming More Multidisciplinary

The UK’s space sector is growing fast — from satellite systems and Earth observation to satellite communications, space robotics, propulsion, space data analytics, and mission operations. But the nature of space work is changing. Projects involving satellites, launch systems, space robotics and ground infrastructure are now embedded in regulation, public perception, human interaction and cross-disciplinary design. Space careers in the UK used to be dominated by engineers, astrophysicists, systems analysts and telemetry experts. Today, they increasingly demand fluency not only in aerospace, software, electronics & data, but also in law, ethics, psychology, linguistics & design. After all, space systems operate under treaties, privacy constraints, public scrutiny, international collaborations and human interfaces. In this article, we explore why space careers in the UK are becoming more multidisciplinary, how those allied fields intersect with space work, and what job-seekers & employers must do to thrive in this evolving cosmos.

UK Space Team Structures Explained: Who Does What in a Modern Space Department

The UK space sector is rapidly expanding. With growth in satellite design, Earth observation, communications, launch systems, space science, downstream applications, and regulatory and operational services, there’s rising demand for skilled professionals across many disciplines. Building a high-impact space organisation requires well-defined team structures, clear roles, strong collaboration, and alignment across engineering, science, operations, regulation, and commercial functions. If you are applying for roles via UKSpaceJobs.co.uk or hiring into your company, this guide will help you understand the principal roles you’ll find in a space team, how they interact during mission lifecycles, what skills UK employers expect, salary norms, common challenges, and best practice for structuring space teams that succeed.