Press Brake Operator
Electronics Manufacturing | Long‑term Opportunity
We are currently recruiting Press Brake Operators to join a busy, modern manufacturing facility supplying components to the electronics industry. This is a long‑term opportunity offering consistent, repeat work, with the potential to progress from temporary to permanent employment.
Previous CNC Press Brake / CNC folding experience is preferred, but full training can be provided for candidates with the right attitude and coming from a Sheetmetal background.
Key Responsibilities
Operating CNC Press Brake machinery (training provided where required)
Working with sheet metal ranging from 0.7mm to 3mm thickness
Producing high‑quality, repeat parts with excellent accuracy
Interpreting basic engineering drawings
Working collaboratively as part of a production team
Candidate Requirements
Essential
Reliable, punctual, and keen to learn
Strong team player
Good attention to detail
Desirable
Previous CNC folding / CNC Press Brake experience
Fabrication or sheet‑metal background
Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment
Working Environment
Modern facility with new machinery
Stable workload with a high volume of repeat work
Products manufactured exclusively for the electronics industry
Pay Rates & Working Hours
Pay Rates (PAYE)
£15.00 - £16.00 per hour
Plus holiday pay: £1.81 - £1.93 per hour
Holiday pay can be accrued or taken in advance
Rates negotiable depending on experience
Day Shift
Monday to Thursday
07:00 - 17:30
40 hours per week
30‑minute unpaid lunch break
Night Shift
Monday to Thursday
18:30 - 06:30
40 hours per week
Paid at x1.33 hourly rate (night shift premium)
Overtime
Fridays available
First 8 hours paid at x1.5
Over 8 hours paid at x2