Press Brake Operator

Quest Employment Ltd.; Banbury; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Holiday bonus scheme

Employee benefits scheme

Overtime opportunities

Safety boots provided

PPE supplied

Job summary

Quest Employment Ltd. in Banbury is seeking a skilled Press Brake Operator to join a manufacturing operation that produces bespoke and standard stainless steel components.

You will work in a small team, press braking parts from 0.9mm to 3mm, and follow engineering drawings to ensure precision. There is opportunity to develop skills further, including programming and operating the Astro robotic press brake, with training provided.

Qualifications

• Press brake operating experience.
• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.
• Good attention to detail and understanding of component measurements.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.

Responsibilities

• Operate press brake machinery to manufacture stainless steel components.
• Work from engineering drawings and specifications.
• Measure finished components to ensure accuracy.
• Work with materials ranging from 0.9mm to 3mm.
• Maintain quality and consistency throughout production.
• Work alongside another operator within the press area.
• Follow daily work schedules and instructions issued by the team leader.

Skills

Press brake operation

Read engineering drawings

Job description

Location: Banbury
Pay: £28,000 – £30,500 per annum (depending on experience and suitability)
Contract: Temp to Perm (13-week placement)

Working Hours

• Monday – Thursday: 7:00am – 4:00pm

• Friday: 7:00am – 2:00pm

• 40.5 hours per week

• Paid 15-minute morning break

• Unpaid 30-minute lunch break

The Role

We are recruiting a Press Brake Operator to join a manufacturing business in Banbury, producing bespoke and standard commercial equipment.

Working as part of a team of two operators, you will primarily be responsible for pressing stainless steel components using press brake machinery. Materials range from 0.9mm to 3mm thickness, with work mainly carried out from engineering drawings.

There will also be opportunities to develop your skills further, including assisting with the programming and operation of an Astro robotic press brake.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating press brake machinery to manufacture stainless steel components.

• Working from engineering drawings and specifications.

• Measuring and checking finished components to ensure accuracy.

• Working with materials ranging from 0.9mm to 3mm.

• Maintaining quality and consistency throughout production.

• Working alongside another operator within the press area.

• Following daily work schedules and instructions issued by the team leader.

Training & Development

Full in-house training will be provided on product specifications and key pressed components.

There will also be opportunities to gain experience with the programming and operation of the company's Astro robotic press brake.

Overtime

Overtime is available once the standard 40.5 weekly hours have been completed.

• First 4 hours: Time and a third.

• Further overtime: Time and a half, including Saturdays.

• Sundays: Double time.

Overtime rates are calculated based on individual salary.

Benefits

• Company pension (subject to eligibility).

• Holiday bonus scheme.

• Employee benefits scheme.

• Overtime opportunities.

• Safety boots provided following successful completion of the trial period.

• Company-provided PPE, including gloves and measuring equipment.

Workwear

Candidates will need to provide their own basic workwear:

• Sturdy jeans or similar work trousers.

• Long-sleeved shirt.

• Safety boots (provided by the company following successful completion of the trial period).

What We're Looking For

• Previous press brake operating experience.

• Ability to read and work from engineering drawings.

• Good attention to detail and an understanding of component measurements.

• A reliable, practical approach to work.

• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.