Press Brake Operator

Pertemps Leeds; The Holme; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator to join their production team in The Holme. The role involves operating Press Brake machinery to produce high-quality folded components, requiring a minimum of 4 years of experience. Ideal candidates will possess strong programming skills, attention to detail, and the ability to read engineering drawings. Competitive salary up to £38,594.68 per annum, working Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of experience operating a Press Brake.
• Strong ability to write or adjust CNC folding programs.
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Identify and gather the correct parts for folding operations.
• Operate Press Brake machinery to produce folded components.
• Inspect folded parts to ensure conformance with specifications.

Skills

CNC folding programming

Attention to detail

Engineering drawing interpretation

Teamwork

Basic IT literacy

Education

Engineering Operative Level 2 NVQ Diploma

Level 3 NVQ Fabrication & Welding

Tools

Press Brake machinery

SMB Viewer

Job description

Position Details

Press Brake Operator Shift: Monday-Friday: 6:00 am‑2:15 pm
Location: Bradford
Salary: Up to £38,594.68 per annum

Role Summary

We are looking for an experienced Press Brake Operator to join our production team, working on the manufacture of high-quality sheet metal components.

How to Apply

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Key Responsibilities

• Identify and gather the correct parts required for folding operations (Op 10 / Op 20).
• Inspect materials to ensure they match the bill of materials and are free from damage.
• Carry out pre‑use safety checks on Press Brake machinery and tooling, reporting issues to supervision.
• Protect and handle parts in line with drawings, work orders, and company standards.
• Set up Press Brake tooling (top & bottom tools) accurately for each program, following all safety processes.
• Download or create CNC folding programs, including writing folding sequences when required.
• Operate Press Brake machinery to produce folded components to precise specifications.
• Inspect folded parts to ensure conformance with drawings, tolerances, and quality standards.
• Correct or rework any components that fail to meet specification.
• Identify, tag, and store completed parts in the correct locations following management instruction.
• Ensure safe use of lifting equipment and cranes when moving or turning large fabrications.
• Maintain housekeeping standards around the machine and tooling storage area.
• Monitor your own workflow to ensure production schedules are met.
• Follow safe systems of work, SOPs, and all relevant health & safety procedures.
• Support wider fabrication tasks as needed, in line with business requirements.

Qualifications & Experience

• Engineering Operative Level 2 or Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Engineering (essential).
• Level 3 Metal Fabricator Apprenticeship or Level 3 NVQ Fabrication & Welding (desirable).
• Minimum 4 years experience operating a Press Brake (ideally Bystronic), including apprenticeship.
• Strong ability to write or adjust CNC folding programs.
• Knowledge of SMB Viewer (desirable).
• Skilled in selecting and using appropriate tooling.
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience handling or moving large, fabricated components.
• Strong understanding of health & safety requirements and safe working practices.
• Understanding of quality processes and working to job cards.

Personal Skills

• High attention to detail and excellent hand‑eye coordination.
• Able to meet deadlines and work effectively within production schedules.
• Comfortable working independently or within a team.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Able to follow procedures, work instructions, and quality standards.
• Good written English.
• Basic IT literacy.

If you're ready to bring your skills to a highly skilled manufacturing team, appl