What the role involves * Setting and operating Amada and Safan press brake machines to produce high-quality sheet metal components * Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and job specifications accurately * Selecting and setting the correct tooling for each job to achieve precise bends and profiles * Carrying out first-off inspections and in-process quality checks throughout production * Working efficiently to meet production targets without compromising on quality or safety * Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment at all times What we are looking for * Proven hands-on experience operating press brake machines — Amada and/or Safan experience is essential * Ability to read and work from engineering drawings confidently * Sound understanding of tooling selection, bend sequencing and material behaviour * A quality-focused approach — you take ownership of your output and check your own work * Reliable, punctual and committed — this is a team that counts on each other * More experience means more money — the rate reflects what you bring to the table Why this opportunity stands out * A genuinely growing business — investment in machinery, headcount and future plans is real and ongoing * Modern Amada and Safan equipment — you will be working on well-maintained, quality machines * A rate that reflects your experience — if you are highly skilled, the pay recognises that * Afternoon shift suits those who value mornings — whether that is the gym, the school run or just your own time * Early Friday close every week — a working pattern that gives you a proper work-life balance * Stable, busy order book — this is a company with momentum and the work to prove it