Press Brake Operator

E3recruitment; St Helens; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm in St Helens is looking for an experienced Press Brake Operator. The role involves operating a modern CNC Press Brake machine, reading technical drawings, and ensuring quality checks. A proactive approach to safety and quality is essential. The job offers training on new equipment, competitive hourly rates, and a stable role within a supportive team environment, making it an excellent opportunity for growth in the engineering field.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate up to £14.10

Training on new equipment

Stable, long-term role

Sociable working hours

Ongoing development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience operating a Press Brake machine.
• Strong understanding of material behavior and tooling selection.
• Willingness to be trained on new machinery.

Responsibilities

• Operate a CNC Press Brake machine with touchscreen controls.
• Read and work from technical drawings.
• Accurately bend and shape sheet metal.

Skills

Operating a Press Brake machine

Understanding of metal bending techniques

Ability to read engineering drawings

Proactive approach to quality and safety

Job description

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 , which is best commutable from Liverpool, Warrington or Wigan , accessible from the M6 , missing out traffic in the morning given it is an early start.

Key Responsibilities for the Press Brake Operator:

• 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.