Job Title: Press Brake Operative (Experienced)
Location: Ferryhill, County Durham
Pay Rate: £13.29 – £15.94 per hour (dependent on experience)
Hours of Work:
* Training Period: Day shift, 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
* Post-Training: Two-shift rotation, Monday to Friday
* Early Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm
* Late Shift: 2:30pm – 11:00pm
Company Overview
Our client is a well-established sheet metal fabrication company based in Ferryhill, supplying fabricated components to a range of industrial customers. Due to ongoing growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Press Brake Operative to strengthen their production team.
Role Overview
This role requires an experienced Press Brake Operative capable of setting up and operating press brake machinery to produce high-quality sheet metal components in line with engineering drawings, tolerances, and production deadlines.
Key Responsibilities
* Set up and operate press brake machinery independently
* Read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings
* Select correct tooling and materials for each job
* Produce components to specified tolerances and quality standards
* Carry out first-off, in-process, and final quality checks
* Ensure work is completed safely and in line with company procedures
* Identify and report faults, defects, or machine issues
* Meet daily production targets and maintain consistent output
Skills and Experience (Essential)
* Proven, hands-on experience operating press brake machines in a sheet metal fabrication environment
* Strong ability to read and work from engineering drawings
* Solid understanding of bending sequences, tolerances, and material types
* High level of accuracy and attention to detail
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
* Willingness to work a rotating two-shift pattern following training
Desirable
* CNC press brake experience
* Experience working in a production or high-volume fabrication environment
What’s on Offer
* Competitive hourly rate of £13.29 – £15.94 per hour
* Initial day-shift training period
* Long-term opportunity with a stable and growing fabrication business