Power Press Operator

West Midlands and Worcestershire Perm Hub; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7.5% morning shift allowance

20% afternoon shift allowance

Weekly rotating shift pattern

Early finish Fridays

Full training and development

Job summary

Pertemps is recruiting for a Power Press Operator in the Birmingham area (Curdworth). This permanent role offers structured training and a clear pay progression from £29,670 during training to £31,625 once fully trained, with shift allowances.

You will work 38 hours per week across weekly rotating mornings and afternoons, finishing early on Fridays. You’ll operate presses from 20–250 tonnes, inspect components, use verniers and micrometers, and maintain quality and safety standards in a

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in manufacturing or production
• Experience operating power presses 20–250 tonnes
• Experience inspecting manufactured components
• Confidence using verniers, micrometers and gauges
• Good understanding of manufacturing quality standards
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic computer literacy
• Ability to work safely in a busy production environment

Responsibilities

• Operate power presses and production machinery to manufacture components
• Operate presses 20–250 tonnes and ensure quality per drawings
• Complete first-off and in-process inspections
• Use verniers, micrometers, gauges for measurement
• Ensure components meet standards before progress
• Monitor machine performance and report faults
• Collaborate with Supervisors and Engineers to maximise efficiency
• Follow production schedules and meet daily output targets
• Maintain production records and traceability
• Support colleagues and maintain a 5S workplace
• Perform manual-handling duties when required
• Adhere to all quality and Health & Safety procedures

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Basic computer literacy

Tools

Power presses

Verniers / micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Job Title: Power Press Operator

Location: Curdworth, Birmingham

Salary: Approximately £29,670 during training, rising to approximately £31,625 once trained, including shift allowances

Hours: 38 hours per week

Shift: Weekly rotating mornings and afternoons, early finish on Fridays

Contract: Permanent

Operate modern machinery and build a long-term manufacturing career Are you an experienced Press Operator looking for a secure, permanent position with structured training, clear pay progression and an early finish every Friday?

Pertemps is recruiting on behalf of an established and growing Birmingham manufacturer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a quality-focused production environment where your experience will be valued and you will have the support needed to develop further.

The Role

Reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor, you will operate power presses and associated production machinery to manufacture high-quality components in line with engineering and customer requirements.

• Operating power presses ranging from 20 to 250 tonnes
• Manufacturing components to engineering drawings and quality specifications
• Completing first-off and in-process inspections
• Using verniers, micrometers, gauges and other measuring equipment
• Ensuring components meet the required standards before progressing
• Monitoring machine performance throughout production
• Reporting machine faults and production issues promptly
• Working with Supervisors, Coordinators and Engineers to maximise efficiency
• Following production schedules and achieving daily output targets
• Completing production records and maintaining product traceability
• Supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive team environment
• Maintaining a clean and organised workplace in line with 5S
• Completing manual-handling duties when required
• Following all quality and Health & Safety procedures

What We’re Looking For To be considered

• At least two years’ experience within a manufacturing or production environment
• Previous experience operating power presses between 20 and 250 tonnes
• Experience inspecting manufactured components
• Confidence using verniers, micrometers and gauges
• A good understanding of manufacturing quality standards
• Strong attention to detail
• Basic computer literacy
• The ability to work safely within a busy production environment

About You

• Takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work
• Follows instructions and production processes carefully
• Identifies and reports problems promptly
• Works effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Is reliable, organised and adaptable
• Is comfortable with the manual-handling requirements of the role
• Has a positive attitude and is willing to learn
• Takes personal responsibility for working safely

You will rotate weekly between:

Morning Shift - 7.5% allowance

Monday to Thursday: 6:00am-2:00pm

Friday: 6:00am-12:00pm

Afternoon Shift - 20% allowance

Monday to Thursday: 2:00pm-10:00pm

Friday: 12:00pm-6:00pm

What’s on Offer?

• Permanent, full-time employment
• Clear pay progression following training
• 7.5% morning and 20% afternoon shift allowances
• Weekly rotating shift pattern
• Early finish every Friday
• Full training and ongoing development
• Stable employment with a growing manufacturer
• Supportive and experienced production team
• Long-term career and progression opportunities