Power Press Operator - Early Finish Fridays, Training

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

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