Press Brake Operator

Pertemps Leeds; Bedford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator to join its production team. You will be responsible for preparing, setting, and operating Press Brake machinery to manufacture high-quality sheet metal components. The ideal candidate should possess strong technical understanding, have excellent attention to detail, and be capable of working independently and as part of a team. The role offers a competitive salary and requires safety diligence in operations.

Qualifications

• Proficient in preparing, setting, and operating Press Brake machinery.
• Experience with writing or downloading folding programs.
• Ability to inspect parts against engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Identify and gather the correct parts required for folding operations.
• Inspect materials to ensure they match the bill of materials.
• Carry out pre-use safety checks on Press Brake machinery.

Skills

Technical understanding

Attention to detail

Independent work

Team collaboration

Tools

Press Brake machinery

Job description

Job Description

Press Brake Operator

Shift : Monday Friday : 6 : 00am- 2 : 15pm

Location : Bradford

Salary : Up to £38,594.68 per annum

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Press Brake Operator to join our production team, working on the manufacture of high-quality sheet metal components. As a Press Brake Operator, you will be responsible for preparing, setting, and operating Press Brake machinery, writing or downloading folding programs, inspecting parts against engineering drawings, and ensuring all work meets strict dimensional and quality requirements.

As a Press Brake Operator, you will support the full folding process from material verification to final inspection, ensuring safe operation, precise forming, and consistent quality. The role requires strong technical understanding, good attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a wider fabrication team.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and gather the correct parts required for folding operations (Op 10 / Op 20).
• Inspect materials to ensure they match the bill of materials and are free from damage.
• Carry out pre-use safety checks on Press Brake machinery and tooling, reporting issues to supervision.
• Protect and handle parts in line with drawings, work orders, and company standards.

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