Press Brake Operator

E3 Recruitment; Haydock; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering and fabrication business in Haydock is seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator to join their modern manufacturing team. The role involves operating CNC Press Brake machines, working from technical drawings, and ensuring quality in a busy fabrication environment. Applicants should have a strong understanding of metal bending techniques and be willing to learn new technologies. This position offers competitive pay and a supportive team atmosphere.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate up to £14.10

Opportunity to train on new equipment

Stable, long-term role

Sociable working hours

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Experienced in operating CNC Press Brake machines.
• Strong understanding of material behavior and tooling.
• Able to read and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Operate CNC Press Brake machine with touchscreen controls.
• Read and work from technical drawings.
• Bend and shape sheet metal to specifications.
• Perform quality checks and adjust machine settings.
• Work safely in a busy fabrication shop.

Skills

Experience operating a Press Brake machine

Understanding of metal bending techniques

Ability to read engineering drawings

Proactive approach to quality and accuracy

Willingness to be trained on new equipment

Job description

Overview

We are supporting a well-established engineering and fabrication business in Haydock who are looking to add an experienced Press Brake Operator to their team. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a modern manufacturing facility with brand-new machinery and touchscreen CNC controls. The role is based in the Haydock area, best commutable from Liverpool, Warrington or Wigan, accessible from the M6, and includes an early start.

Responsibilities

• Operating a modern CNC Press Brake machine with full touchscreen controls.
• Reading and working from technical drawings.
• Accurately bending, forming and shaping sheet metal to specification.
• Completing quality checks and adjusting machine settings where required.
• Working safely within a busy fabrication shop environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has worked with CNC press brakes, CNC machinery, Sheet metal fabrication equipment. The role would offer training, development and stability within your career.

What we\'re looking for

• Experience operating a Press Brake machine (any CNC brand considered).
• A strong understanding of metal bending techniques, material behaviour and correct tooling selection.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• A proactive approach to quality, accuracy and safe working practices.
• Willingness to be trained on a new laser cutting machine recently introduced on site.

Benefits of the Press Brake Operator role

• Competitive hourly rate up to £14.10.
• Opportunity to train on brand-new equipment, including laser cutting machinery.
• Stable, long-term role within a growing engineering business.
• Standard days and sociable working hours.
• Supportive team environment with ongoing development available.

If you are interested in the position please give Maisie at E3 Recruitment a call or apply to the role