Brake Press Operator

Press Brake Operative – £13.65–£16.26 per hour

4 on / 4 off | 06:00–18:00 | Immediate start

We are recruiting an experienced Press Brake Operative for a long-term manufacturing opportunity. This is a 4 on / 4 off role working 06:00–18:00, with pay from £13.65–£16.26 per hour depending on experience. Overtime is available at premium rates.

The Role

You will be responsible for operating and setting Press Brake machinery to accurately bend and form sheet metal components.

Duties include:

• Operating Press Brake machinery
• Setting and adjusting machinery for production
• Setting and changing tooling
• Manually folding sheet metal up to 10mm thick and 4 metres wide
• Working from engineering drawings, specifications and measurements
• Producing components accurately and consistently
• Carrying out quality checks throughout production
• Identifying and reporting quality issues
• Maintaining tooling and equipment
• Keeping the work area clean and organised
• Following health and safety procedures

About You

We are looking for candidates with previous Press Brake or sheet metal fabrication experience.

You should have:

• Proven experience operating Press Brake machinery
• Good knowledge of tooling and metalworking processes
• Strong mechanical understanding
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Ability to work accurately to measurements and specifications
• Good attention to detail
• Reliable and hardworking approach
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What’s on Offer?

• £13.65–£16.26 per hour, depending on experience
• 06:00–18:00, 4 on / 4 off
• Premium overtime rates
• Long-term, ongoing work
• Immediate start available
• Company pension
• Free on-site parking
• Discounted or free food
• Company events

If you have Press Brake experience and are looking for a long-term role with a 4 on / 4 off shift pattern, apply today.

Immediate starts available.