CNC Press Brake Setter Operator

Kinetic plc; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 44,987,000 - 48,627,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Westfield Health Cover

Early Friday finish

Gym membership

Free flu jabs

Company pension and life cover

31 days holiday

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Seasonal free treats

Job summary

Kinetic plc is seeking a CNC Press Brake Setter Operator in Sheffield, England. The role involves setting and operating Bystronic press brake machinery from engineering drawings, ensuring high-quality, accurate components for multiple sectors.

Typical shifts include morning/afternoon rotations or fixed nights, with pay rates of £15.70–£16.97 per hour. Permanent opportunities follow temporary placements in a long-established engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a press brake or similar engineering environment.
• Prior Bystronic CNC Press Brake experience is essential.
• Apprentice-trained or time-served engineering experience is considered.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Bystronic press brake machinery.
• Programme components from engineering drawings.
• Read and interpret flat profile engineering drawings and development lengths.
• Produce components to required tolerances and quality standards.
• Inspection – complete dimensional checks using measuring tools.
• Edit programmes where needed (editing/programming abilities a bonus).
• Identify and resolve issues during production with emphasis on health and safety.
• Support other operators and share knowledge when required.

Skills

Attention to detail

Health & safety

Reliability

Education

Apprentice-trained or time-served engineer

Tools

Bystronic CNC Press Brake

Job description

Job Type

Contract

Permanent

Temporary

Salary From

per annum

per hour

Sector

• Aerospace & Defence
• Automotive & Transport
• Chemical
• Civil Engineering
• Electronics & Technology
• Energy & Utilities
• Environmental
• Food & Beverage
• General Manufacturing
• Metals & Mining
• Pharmaceutical & Scientific
• Warehousing & Distribution

£15.70 - £16.97 per hour + excellent employee benefits

Sheffield, England, Yorkshire & The Humber

CNC Press Brake Setter Operator

Temporary

CNC Press Brake Setter Operator 2x CNC Press Brake Setter Operators (ideal editing/ programming skills too) required to join a credible and long standing engineering company who specialise in fabricated, machined and profile cut steel products in automotive, rail, construction and other industry sectors. This is a great opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and wants to be part of a respected engineering business with a strong family feel (many staff have been here for 15 years +)

Responsibilities as CNC Press Brake Setter Operator

Setting and Operating Bystronic CNC Press Brake Working from engineering schematic drawings Creating quality steel components while maintaining high standards of accuracy, safety, and efficiency. Knowledge, understanding or prior experience programming CNC Press Brakes is desired Inspection of finished parts (ensuring every component meets the required specifications)

Shifts available

Mornings & Afters Rotating or Fixed Nights Morning and Afternoon shift pattern: Pay rate £15.70 per hour (£32,656) Monday to Friday, 6:00am - 2:00pm Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm - 12:00am

Fixed Night Shift: Pay £16.97 per hour (£35,298) Monday to Thursday, 8pm to 6am

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate Bystronic press brake machinery
• Programme components accurately using engineering drawings
• Read and interpret flat profile engineering drawings, press bending symbols, development lengths and all other manufacturing information
• Produce components to required tolerances and quality standards
• Inspection - complete dimensional checks
• Experience using measuring equipment such as callipers, micrometres, protractors, and tape measures
• Adjust programmes where needed (editing/ programming abilities is a bonus)
• Identify and resolve any issues during production (health and safety etc)
• Support other operators and share your knowledge when required

Benefits once permanent

• Free Westfield Health Cover (Level 1 after 6months, L2 after 2 years)
• Early Friday finish 60/40%
• Gym membership paid for by company
• Free flu jabs
• Company pension and life cover (death in service)
• 31 days' holiday (20 bookable, 3 Xmas shutdown, 8 statutory)
• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme, feel supported
• Seasonal free treats - Summer events, Xmas raffle to win free gifts!

Requirements

• Previous experience working within a press brake or similar engineering environment
• Apprentice-trained or time-served engineering experience considered
• Prior Bystronic CNC Press Brake experience essential
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes and health and safety
• A reliable approach with strong attention to detail and pride in producing quality work

Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 44 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing, and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.