Power Press Setter Operator

Pertemps Bond; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish every Friday

Structured training and development

Career progression

Job summary

Pertemps Bond in Birmingham, UK is seeking a Power Press Setter Operator to join our manufacturing team. You will set and operate power presses, complete tool changes, and maintain safety and quality standards.

The role is permanent, 38 hours weekly with a rotating two-shift pattern, and training salary starts at £31,625 per annum with a shift allowance, rising to £33,581 after training.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience setting and operating power presses within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience working with presses ranging from 20 to 250 tonnes.
• Read engineering drawings and manufacture components to tight tolerances.
• Experience using measuring equipment such as verniers, micrometers and gauges.
• Good mechanical aptitude, including tooling changes and machine adjustments.
• Basic computer literacy.
• GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate power presses ranging from 20 to 250 tonnes.
• Manufacture high-quality components to engineering drawings and specified tolerances.
• Complete tool changes, adjustments and machine set‑ups using the appropriate tooling, jigs and fixtures.
• Perform first-off inspections and in-process quality checks using precision measuring equipment.
• Ensure products are manufactured to specification and meet the required quality standards.
• Work closely with Production Coordinators and Engineers to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime.
• Follow production schedules and achieve daily output targets.
• Maintain accurate production and traceability documentation.
• Identify and report machine faults or production issues promptly.
• Support the training and development of colleagues where required.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and follow 5S principles.
• Work in accordance with all health and safety procedures.

Skills

Power press operation

Reading engineering drawings

Quality inspection

Team player

Education

GCSEs Maths and English

GCSEs or equivalent

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Job Title: Power Press Setter

Location: Birmingham, Curdworth

Salary During Training: £31,625 per annum including shift allowance

Salary After Training: £33,581 per annum including shift allowance

Hours: 38 hours per week - Permanent

Shift Pattern: Rotating two-shift system

An excellent opportunity has become available for an experienced Press Setter Operator to join a leading manufacturing business in Birmingham.

The successful candidate will set and operate power presses and associated production machinery, ensuring components are manufactured safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

Salary and Shift Allowance During Training – £14.07 per hour

• AM shift: £15.13 per hour, including a 7.5% allowance


• PM shift: £16.88 per hour, including a 20% allowance


• Average weekly earnings: Approximately £608.18


• Average annual salary: Approximately £31,625

After Training – £14.94 per hour

• AM shift: £16.06 per hour, including a 7.5% allowance


• PM shift: £17.93 per hour, including a 20% allowance


• Average weekly earnings: Approximately £645.78


• Average annual salary: Approximately £33,581

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate power presses ranging from 20 to 250 tonnes.


• Manufacture high-quality components to engineering drawings and specified tolerances.


• Complete tool changes, adjustments and machine set‑ups using the appropriate tooling, jigs and fixtures.


• Perform first-off inspections and in-process quality checks using precision measuring equipment.


• Ensure products are manufactured to specification and meet the required quality standards.


• Work closely with Production Coordinators and Engineers to maximise efficiency and minimise downtime.


• Follow production schedules and achieve daily output targets.


• Maintain accurate production and traceability documentation.


• Identify and report machine faults or production issues promptly.


• Support the training and development of colleagues where required.


• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards and follow 5S principles.


• Work in accordance with all health and safety procedures.

About You

To be considered for this role, you will have:

• A minimum of two years' experience setting and operating power presses within a manufacturing environment.


• Experience working with presses ranging from 20 to 250 tonnes.


• The ability to read engineering drawings and manufacture components to tight tolerances.


• Experience using measuring equipment such as verniers, micrometers and gauges.


• Good mechanical aptitude, including tooling changes and machine adjustments.


• Basic computer literacy.


• GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in Maths and English are desirable.

Personal Attributes

• Quality-focused with excellent attention to detail.


• A capable problem-solver who can use their own initiative.


• A team player with strong communication skills.


• Flexible and adaptable within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.


• Reliable, positive and proactive.


• Committed to maintaining high health and safety standards.


• Physically capable of undertaking manual-handling duties

What's on Offer?

• Starting salary of approximately £31,625 per annum, including shift allowance.


• Salary increasing to approximately £33,581 per annum following successful completion of training.


• Permanent, full-time employment.


• Structured training and development.


• Early finish every Friday.


• Career progression within an established manufacturing business.


• Supportive and quality-focused working environment.


• Stable, long-term employment.

If you have experienced Power Press Setter Operator and are looking to join a company that values quality, safety and continuous improvement, we would be pleased to hear from you.