Location: B79 7TA, Tamworth, Staffordshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands, UKPress Brake Setter and OperatorLocation: B79 7TAJob Type: Full-TimeStart Date: February/March 2026Salary: £14.00 per hour (negotiable)Hours: 42 paid hours per week7am
4:30pm Monday to Thursday, 7am
1pm FridayEmployed directJob OverviewPhoenix Tavinor Engineering is seeking an experienced press brake setter/operator to contribute towards the completion of kitted packages for welders and assemblers. This role involves fully setting and operating Bystronic press brake equipment to form profiles to correct specifications using customers' engineering drawings and samples as reference. The understanding of a bill of materials is also required to be able to complete a kit of parts with the correct componentry to create full packages ready for the next operation. Kitting can involve picking nuts, bolts, fixings and parting off pipework/bar etc generally creating full kits of parts ready for assembling/welding.Experience is preferred on the setting side but not essential, as training will be offered to the right individual. But good time served experience on press brakes of some sort and experience in the sheet metal industry is absolutely essential. Key Responsibilities:Set and operate press brake equipmentKit packages referring to bills of materials on drawing layouts which can include picking of shelved parts and components. Some chop saw work for kitting of tube/box/bar etcRead and interpret technical drawings and specificationsEnsure high-quality standards and precision in metal fabricationCarry out routine machine maintenance and troubleshootingWork efficiently to meet production deadlinesRequirements:Previous experience operating press brakes required, setting experience preferred Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes preferredAbility to read engineering drawingsAttention to detail and commitment to qualityGood problem-solving skills and ability to work independentlyBenefits:Competitive salary based on experienceA supportive work environmentOpportunities for skill development Stable, full-time employment in an established companyIf you have the skills and experience required, wed love to hear from you! Apply today to join Phoenix Tavinor Engineering.TPBN1_UKTJ