Overview
Reference
CARLISLE Salary
£35,000 - £40,000/annum Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- North West England -- Cumbria -- Carlisle Job Type
Permanent Posted
Monday, December 8, 2025
Sheet Metal Worker – £20 per hour
Carlisle
Full-time, Permanent
40 hours per week (8:00–4:30)
Are you an experienced Sheet Metal Worker with a keen eye for detail and a production-focused mindset? We’re looking for a skilled Press Brake Operator to join our team in Carlisle. This is a fantastic opportunity to work with precision engineering equipment while enjoying excellent pay and benefits.
What You’ll Be Doing
1. Reading and interpreting shop orders and engineering drawings to ensure accuracy.
2. Setting up and operating press brake machinery to bend, form, shape, or straighten sheet metal.
3. Maintaining and cleaning machinery before and after shifts.
4. Adjusting machine settings for speed, material feed, and cutting paths.
5. Testing and fine-tuning machine speeds/actions using gauges and hand tools.
6. Inspecting assembled parts to meet specifications.
7. Processing shop orders through ERP systems.
8. Following strict safety guidelines and wearing protective gear.
9. Reporting issues or discrepancies to supervisors promptly.
What You’ll Need
10. A valid driving licence.
11. FLT licence (advantageous but not essential).
12. A strong production-based mindset and attention to detail.
What You’ll Get in Return
13. £20 per hour pay rate.
14. 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays).
15. Enhanced overtime rates.
16. Sick pay after 1 year of service.
17. Contributory pension scheme.
18. Annual discretionary bonus scheme.
19. Death in service benefit.
20. Cash health benefit scheme.
21. On-site parking.
22. Employee Assistance Programme for support and wellbeing.
This is a permanent, full-time role offering 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday, 8:00–4:30). If you’re ready to take the next step in your career and join a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you!
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