Brake Press Operator

Workchain; Southam CP; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£15 per hour

Day shifts

Paid every Wednesday

Overtime available

Permanent opportunity

Workplace pension

Job summary

Workchain is seeking a Brake Press Operator in Southam to operate brake press machinery and form sheet metal to drawings and instructions. You will check finished components and help maintain consistent quality and output on day shifts.

The role offers a temporary contract with potential for permanent employment, and pays £15 per hour with weekly pay. Overtime may be available, and the company supports a workplace pension in line with statutory requirements.

Qualifications

• Experience operating brake presses or press brakes preferred.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings.
• Good understanding of measurements, tolerances and metal folding.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate brake press machinery.
• Interpret engineering drawings and folding instructions.
• Select suitable tooling and adjust machine settings.
• Measure and inspect components using appropriate equipment.
• Meet production requirements while maintaining quality standards.
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times.
• Keep the work area clean, organised and safe.
• Report issues with machinery, materials or finished parts.

Skills

Reading drawings

Quality inspection

Measuring and tolerances

Tooling handling

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Tools

Hand tools

Inspection equipment

Brake press tooling

Job description

Brake Press Operator

Location: Southam

Pay: £15 per hour

Job type: Temporary

Shift: Days

About the company

The business manufactures metal structures and components, with capabilities including sheet metal fabrication, laser cutting, welding, powder coating and assembly. Its production facility uses modern machinery and supports work from design and cutting through to finishing, helping deliver made-to-specification components from one location in Warwickshire.

Role

A Brake Press Operator, you will operate press brake machinery to form and fold sheet metal accurately. You will work from drawings and production instructions, check finished components and help maintain consistent quality and output.

Key responsibilities

• Set and operate brake press machinery
• Interpret engineering drawings and folding instructions
• Select suitable tooling and adjust machine settings
• Measure and inspect components using appropriate equipment
• Meet production requirements while maintaining quality standards
• Follow health and safety procedures at all times
• Keep the work area clean, organised and safe
• Report issues with machinery, materials or finished parts

Skills and qualifications

• Previous experience operating a brake press or press brake is preferred
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings
• Good understanding of measurements, tolerances and metal folding
• Comfortable using hand tools and inspection equipment
• Reliable, safety-conscious and able to work as part of a production team
• Good attention to detail and a quality-focused approach

Benefits

• £15 per hour
• Day shifts
• Paid every Wednesday
• Overtime available
• Opportunity for permanent employment

Workplace pension contributions in accordance with statutory requirements