Press Brake Operator

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Highweek; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard pension

Standard holiday entitlement

Flexibility negotiable

Job summary

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD is seeking a Press Brake Operator for a site-based, permanent role in Newton Abbot, Devon. You will operate Bystronic press brake machines and assist in folding and material preparation for powder coating.

This hands-on role suits someone with sheet metal experience, who can work well in a small team of around 17. Hours are 38.5 per week, Monday–Thursday 08:00–16:30 and Friday 08:00–15:00, with pay up to £17.50 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a press brake.
• Strong folding experience.
• Experience with Bystronic machinery advantageous.
• Able to work with sheet metal and prepare materials for folding.
• Experience with other workshop machinery such as presses, guillotines or punches would be beneficial.
• Aluminium welding experience would be advantageous.
• Ability to work effectively within a small manufacturing team.
• Good attention to detail and a practical approach to manufacturing work.

Responsibilities

• Operate press brake machinery and perform folding tasks.
• Prepare materials for folding and subsequent powder coating.
• Move materials into the welding shop and bundle for coating.
• Assist in loading/unloading and organizing workshop materials.

Skills

Press brake operation

Folding

Sheet metal handling

Small team collaboration

Attention to detail

Tools

Bystronic press brake

Guillotines

Punches

Job description

Position: Press Brake Operator

Location: Newton Abbot, Devon

Salary: Up to £17.50 per hour

Working Arrangement: Site based

Employment Type: Permanent

The Press Brake Operator position is required in Newton Abbot for our client.

Press Brake Operator Job Overview

This is a hands-on manufacturing role within a small team of approximately 17 employees. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for operating press brake machinery, with folding being the main requirement of the position.

The company operates two Bystronic press brake machines, alongside other manufacturing equipment including presses, guillotines and punching machinery. The role will involve processing materials through the workshop and preparing completed work for subsequent powder coating.

The working hours are Monday to Thursday 08:00-16:30 and Friday 08:00-15:00, totalling 38.5 hours per week.

Press Brake Operator Job Requirements

• Previous experience operating a press brake is required.
• Strong experience in folding is the key requirement for the position.
• Experience operating Bystronic press brake machinery would be advantageous.
• Ability to work with sheet metal and prepare materials accurately for folding and further processing.
• Comfortable moving materials into the welding shop and preparing materials into bundles for powder coating.
• Experience with other workshop machinery such as presses, guillotines or punches would be beneficial.
• Aluminium welding experience would be advantageous.
• Ability to work effectively within a small manufacturing team.
• Good attention to detail and a practical approach to manufacturing work.

Additional Information:

• 38.5 hours per week.
• Monday-Thursday: 08:00-16:30.
• Friday: 08:00-15:00.
• Salary up to £17.50 per hour, depending on experience.
• Standard pension.
• Standard holiday entitlement, with some flexibility negotiable.
• Small team environment of approximately 17 employees.