Brake Press Operator

Orion Electrotech; Newsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering business in Dorking is seeking an experienced Brake Press Operator to join their team. The role involves setting and operating brake press machinery to produce high-quality components, and candidates should have previous experience in an engineering environment. This permanent full-time position offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including shift allowances, life assurance, and a personal pension scheme.

Benefits

Profit Related Bonus Scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Personal Pension Scheme

Life Assurance from day one

Discount Shopping Portal

Free parking on site

Ride to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to training and development

Mental Health First Aiders available

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating brake press machinery in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Reliable and flexible with a good work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating brake press machinery to produce components to a high standard.
• Reading and working from technical drawings.
• Performing regular quality checks to ensure accuracy.
• Following health & safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Brake press operation

Interpretation of engineering drawings

Attention to detail

Reliable and flexible work ethic

Job description

Overview

Brake Press Operator – Dorking. We are looking for an experienced Brake Press Operator to join a well-established engineering business based in Dorking.

Salary & Benefits

• Up to £14.84 per hour base rate
• With 20% shift allowance: £17.81 per hour
• Equivalent to an annual salary of around £37,040 (based on 40 hours per week)
• Profit Related Bonus Scheme (based on 5% of basic salary)
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Personal Pension Scheme (3.5% employee 5.5% employer / 5% employee 7.5% employer) – enrolled after 3 months
• Life Assurance from day one (5x basic salary)
• Discount Shopping Portal
• Free parking on site
• Ride to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Access to training and development
• Mental Health First Aiders available

Working Hours

• Permanent role, 40 hours per week
• Rotating shifts, Monday to Friday
• Early shift: 5.45am – 1.45pm
• Late shift: 2.15pm – 10.15pm
• Alternating weekly (one week early, one week late)
• Paid 30-minute break each day

The Role

• Setting and operating brake press machinery to produce components to a high standard.
• Reading and working from technical drawings.
• Performing regular quality checks to ensure accuracy.
• Following health & safety procedures at all times.

The Candidate

• Previous experience operating brake press machinery in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Reliable and flexible with a good work ethic.
• MUST be able to get to Dorking as public transport doesn't work around the shifts

Location: Dorking

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time