Job Description

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