Press Brake Operator

TN United Kingdom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in wheelchair accessible transport solutions as a Press Brake Operator. This role involves setting and operating the Press Brake, ensuring quality standards are met, and maintaining a safe work environment. With a focus on employee satisfaction and development, you will be part of a friendly team in North Glasgow. Enjoy competitive pay, flexible hours, and a range of industry-leading benefits. If you have a passion for precision and quality, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Aftersales Discounts

Group Life Scheme

Pension Scheme

Free Staff Parking

Subsidised On-Site Cafeteria

Learning and Development Opportunities

Long-Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience operating a press brake and reading engineering drawings.
• Ability to measure equipment accurately.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate the Press Brake based on engineering drawings.
• Complete necessary documentation and maintain work areas.

Skills

Press Brake Operation

Reading Engineering Drawings

Measuring Equipment

Sheet Metal Workshop Experience

Job description

Allied Vehicles is the UK market leader in the manufacture and supply of wheelchair accessible transport solutions. Allied also operates Scotland’s largest independent Bodyshop and offers a range of garage services to insurance, commercial, and private customers. The company is known for its quality, value, and customer satisfaction, which is driven by its dedicated workforce.

Due to business growth, we are recruiting for a Press Brake Operator to join our Pre-Production department.

Main duties of the role include:

1. Read drawings, set, and operate the Press Brake.
2. Complete all necessary company documentation.
3. Comply with company control systems and methods, re-directing jobs if below standard.
4. Maintain work areas and complete daily/weekly machinery checklists.
5. Follow all Health & Safety requirements.
6. Follow engineering drawings related to the bending of all part numbers.
7. Report and address performance issues with machinery.

Candidate requirements:

Applicants should have experience operating a press brake, the ability to read drawings, and measure equipment. Experience working in a sheet metal workshop/environment is essential. Being Amada trained is advantageous but not necessary.

Working hours and pay:

Monday – Wednesday 9pm-7am & Thursday 8pm - 6am. Earn up to £18.28 per hour DOE + bonus.

Benefits include:

• Aftersales discounts for you, your friends, and your family.
• Group life scheme and pension scheme.
• Industry-leading benefits portal.
• Free staff parking and subsidised on-site cafeteria.
• Learning and development opportunities.
• Company values and long-service awards.

If you meet our criteria and wish to join a friendly and professional environment in North Glasgow, please submit your CV and a cover letter via the APPLY NOW button.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and support the Disability Confident Initiative, offering a guaranteed interview to applicants who meet the post requirements and consider themselves disabled.

Please note: Due to high application volume, only successful candidates will be contacted.