Press Brake Operative

Press Brake Operative

Location: Derby
Pay: £15 – £16 per hour + holiday pay £1.81–£1.93 per hour.
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday–Thursday, 6:00am–4:15pm
Contract: Temp-to-Perm

The Role

I am looking for an experienced Press Brake Operative to join the fabrication team.

This is a hands-on role working with an Amada HFE 130T 3m 8-axis Press Brake, producing high-quality sheet metal components to engineering drawings and tight tolerances. Experience with laser cutting machinery would also be advantageous, as the workshop operates a Boxford BFL3015 6000W Fibre Metal Laser Cutter.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and programme the Amada HFE 130T Press Brake.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Select and change the appropriate tooling.
• Produce folded sheet metal components to tight tolerances.
• Carry out quality checks and inspections on finished components.
• Adjust machine settings and programmes where required.
• Operate the fibre laser cutter where required and experience allows.
• Carry out basic machine maintenance and report any faults.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Work as part of the fabrication team to meet production targets and deadlines.

The Candidate

To be considered, you will ideally have:

• Previous experience operating and setting Press Brake machinery.
• Experience with Amada Press Brakes would be highly desirable.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience working within a sheet metal or fabrication environment.
• A good understanding of tooling, bend angles and machine setup.
• Experience with laser cutting machinery would be advantageous.
• A strong eye for detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

What's on Offer?

• £15–£16 per hour, depending on experience.
• Additional holiday pay of approximately £1.81–£1.93 per hour.
• 39 hours per week across a 4-day working week.
• Monday–Thursday, 6:00am–4:15pm.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position with the company following the temporary period.

To be considered for this role please either hit the 'Apply' button on this site or email your CV directly to (url removed) I can also be contacted directly on (phone number removed). I look forward to hearing from you!

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You must be eligible to live and work within the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation