Forge Operator

EMBS Engineering; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime at premium rates

Cycle to Work Scheme

Sick pay

Plus many more!

Job summary

EMBS Engineering is recruiting for a Press / Forging Operator based in Leicester on a permanent basis. The role offers a competitive hourly rate circa £13.50–£14.00 plus shift allowance and double-day hours (38 per week).

Candidates must be UK residents with DBS checks; visa sponsorship is not available. You will operate hot forging presses, inspect parts, and interpret engineering drawings across small to large batch sizes.

Qualifications

• Experience in machining role.
• Able to set & operate machines.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Work with small to large batch sizes.
• Knowledge of forging & press machines.
• Self-inspection of parts using manual measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate a hot forging press to produce precision components.
• Self-inspect own parts using manual measuring equipment.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings to ensure specifications.
• Machining large batch sizes of small to medium parts.

Skills

Machining

Machine setup

Quality inspection

Engineering drawings

Forging knowledge

Job description

Press/Forging Operator

Leicester

Permanent

Circa £13.50 - £14.00 per hour + shift allowance

Overview

EMBS Engineering is currently recruiting for a Press / Forging Operator to join a precision engineering company located in Leicester working on a permanent basis.

Due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, and DBS checks will be required. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.

What's in it for you?

• Stability / Longevity: Permanent
• Competitive Salary: Circa £13.50 - £14.00 per hour
• Hours: Double Days (38 hour week) + shift allowance

Benefits:

• Overtime at premium rates
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Sick pay
• PLUS MANY MORE!

Your responsibilities include:

• Operating a hot forging press machine day to day to machine precision engineering components
• Self-inspecting own parts using manual measuring equipment to meet customer specifications
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Machining large batch sizes of small to medium-sized parts

Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:

• Strong experience within a machining role
• Able to set & operate machines
• Comfortable performing multiple set ups per day
• Knowledge of forging & press machines
• Confidence in performing self inspection of parts using manual measuring equipment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Worked with small to large batch sizes

About us:

EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries. We'll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role