Press Brake Operative

Ganymede Solutions; Woodlinkin; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Job summary

Ganymede Solutions in Derby is seeking a skilled Press Brake Operative to setup, program and operate an Amada HFE 130T 3m 8-axis press brake. You will read drawings, select tooling and maintain tight tolerances to engineering specs.

The role is a temp-to-perm contract, offering £15–£16 per hour plus holiday pay (£1.81–£1.93 per hour). 39 hours weekly, Mon-Thu, early start, with permanent opportunities after probation.

Qualifications

• Experience operating and setting Press Brake machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience in sheet metal or fabrication environments.
• Good understanding of tooling, bend angles and machine setup.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and programme the Amada HFE 130T Press Brake.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Select and change the appropriate tooling.
• Produce folded sheet metal components to tight tolerances.
• Carry out quality checks and inspections on finished components.
• Adjust machine settings and programmes where required.
• Operate the fibre laser cutter where required.
• Carry out basic machine maintenance and report faults.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Work as part of the fabrication team to meet production targets and deadlines.

Skills

Press brake operation

Reading drawings

Fabrication experience

Tooling knowledge

Laser cutting experience

Tools

Amada HFE 130T

Fibre laser cutter

Job description

Press Brake Operative

Location: Derby
Pay: £15 - £16 per hour + holiday pay £1.81-£1.93 per hour.
Hours: 39 hours per week, Monday-Thursday, 6:00am-4:15pm
Contract: Temp-to-Perm

The Role

I am looking for an experienced Press Brake Operative to join the fabrication team.
This is a hands-on role working with an Amada HFE 130T 3m 8-axis Press Brake, producing high-quality sheet metal components to engineering drawings and tight tolerances. Experience with laser cutting machinery would also be advantageous, as the workshop operates a Boxford BFL(Apply online only)W Fibre Metal Laser Cutter.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and programme the Amada HFE 130T Press Brake.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Select and change the appropriate tooling.
• Produce folded sheet metal components to tight tolerances.
• Carry out quality checks and inspections on finished components.
• Adjust machine settings and programmes where required.
• Operate the fibre laser cutter where required and experience allows.
• Carry out basic machine maintenance and report any faults.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Work as part of the fabrication team to meet production targets and deadlines.

The Candidate

• Previous experience operating and setting Press Brake machinery.
• Experience with Amada Press Brakes would be highly desirable.
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience working within a sheet metal or fabrication environment.
• A good understanding of tooling, bend angles and machine setup.
• Experience with laser cutting machinery would be advantageous.
• A strong eye for detail and commitment to producing high-quality work.
• The ability to work independently as well as part of a team.

What's on Offer?

• £15-£16 per hour, depending on experience.
• Additional holiday pay of approximately £1.81-£1.93 per hour.
• 39 hours per week across a 4-day working week.
• Monday-Thursday, 6:00am-4:15pm.
• Opportunity to secure a permanent position with the company following the temporary period.

Eligibility

You must be eligible to live and work within the UK. Sponsorship is not provided.

Equal Opportunities

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.