Press Brake Operator

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Highweek; On-site; GBP 1,515,000 - 2,480,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Holiday entitlement

Site-based role

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. is seeking a Press Brake Operator in Newton Abbot, Devon. This site-based role focuses on operating press brakes with folding as the core task within a small workshop team.

The ideal candidate has hands-on Bystronic machine experience, sheet metal handling skills, and a keen eye for detail. Salary is up to £17.50 per hour, with standard pension and holiday provisions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a press brake is required.
• Strong folding experience is essential for this role.
• Experience with Bystronic machinery would be advantageous.
• Ability to work with sheet metal and prepare materials for folding.
• Experience with other workshop machinery is beneficial.
• Aluminium welding experience would be advantageous.
• Ability to work well within a small manufacturing team.
• Good attention to detail and a practical approach to manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Operate Bystronic press brake machines and perform folding tasks.
• Prepare materials and bundles for powder coating.
• Move materials within the workshop and support other operations as required.

Skills

Press brake operation

Folding

Sheet metal handling

Small team collaboration

Attention to detail

Wood/metal workshop awareness

Tools

Bystronic press brake

Guillotines / punches

Job description

Position: Press Brake OperatorLocation: Newton Abbot, DevonSalary: Up to £17.50 per hourWorking Arrangement: Site basedEmployment 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.