Press Brake Operator

Multi Task Recruitments; Greater London; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Forklift licence

Manufacturing/Engineering environment

Job summary

Multitask Recruitment Solutions is seeking a skilled Press Brake Operator to join a prestigious engineering company known for quality craftsmanship and high standards. You will turn raw metal into accurately formed components, ensuring every bend is right and tolerances are tight.

Key tasks include setting up and operating press brake machinery, reading engineering drawings, adjusting machine settings, measuring finished parts, and keeping the workspace safe and compliant with health and safety

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating press brake machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Keen eye for detail and commitment to quality.
• Good problem-solving and practical approach to work.
• Ability to work independently while being a team player.
• Basic understanding of metal fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Setting up and operating press brake machinery safely and efficiently.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints and job specifications.
• Adjusting machine settings to achieve accurate bends and tight tolerances.
• Measuring and inspecting finished components to ensure quality standards.
• Carrying out routine machine checks and reporting faults.
• Keeping work area clean, tidy and organised.
• Following health and safety procedures.

Skills

Press brake operation

Engineering drawings

Quality awareness

Independent worker

Tools

Press brake machinery

Job description

Multitask Recruitment Solutions are recruiting for a skilled Press Brake Operator to join a prestigious, well-established engineering company known for its quality craftsmanship, innovation and high standards. With continued growth and exciting opportunities ahead, this is your chance to become part of a high-performing team where precision matters, skills are valued and quality comes first!

What will you be doing?

You’ll play an important role in turning raw metal into accurately formed components, making sure every bend is just right.

• Setting up and operating press brake machinery safely and efficiently.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints and job specifications.
• Adjusting machine settings to achieve accurate bends and tight tolerances.
• Measuring and inspecting finished components to ensure they meet quality standards.
• Carrying out routine machine checks and reporting any faults.
• Keeping your work area clean, tidy and organised.
• Following all health and safety procedures.

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who knows their stuff and takes pride in a job well done! Ideally, you’ll have:

• Proven experience operating press brake machinery.
• The ability to read and understand technical engineering drawings.
• A keen eye for detail and a commitment to quality.
• Good problem-solving skills and a practical approach to work.
• The confidence to work independently while being a great team player.
• A basic understanding of metal fabrication processes.

Got any extra skills?

Even better! These would be a bonus:

• A valid forklift licence.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment.

Why apply?

This is an opportunity to bring your experience to an established engineering business that values precision, craftsmanship and high standards. If you’re a hands-on professional who enjoys working with machinery, solving problems and producing quality components, this could be the next step in your career. Sound like your kind of role?

Multitask Recruitment Solutions is committed to equal opportunities. All applications are assessed fairly based on suitability for the role.