Press Brake Operator

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Job summary

A leading engineering company in Cambridge is seeking a Press Brake Setter/Operator for military projects. Responsibilities include operating CNC machines and ensuring high-quality manufacturing standards. Candidates should have significant experience in CNC and manual tools. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for development within the company.

Qualifications

• Experience in component part manufacturing/assemblies within an engineering/manufacturing environment.
• Flexibility in work approach.
• Experience machining composite materials is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Operation/setting of CNC and manual machine tools.
• Carrying out planned maintenance of machinery.
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely and in line with health and safety legislation.

Skills

Significant experience using CNC machines

Press brake experience

Good communication skills

Ability to plan and prioritize workload

High standards of quality

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent or time-served apprentice

Tools

CNC machines

Brake presses

Laser cutters

Job description

PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING: Recognising the RESTRICTED nature of the work, suitable candidates will be baseline level (BPSS) clearable or eligible for this level of clearance.

Job Description:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Marshalls Land Systems (https://marshalladg.com/) and their team of Press Brake Setter/Operators, manufacturing mobile workspaces and their associated equipment. The role will be based at their facility in Cambridge (postcode CB5 8RX).

You will play an important role in high-profile military projects, and your ideas and contributions will be valued in a business where people matter. Training will be provided on the products, with scope for further development and progression within the company.

STANDARD pays £19.69 per hour PAYE (holiday pay included). Anything over 37 hours is paid at time and a half (£29.54 per hour PAYE). Sundays are paid at £39.38 per hour PAYE.

*Umbrella rates available; please enquire for further details. Role is inside IR35.*

Duration: 6-12 months (potential for extension and permanent prospects).

Hours: 7:15 am – 3:45 pm, Monday to Thursday, with a half-day finish on Fridays.

Purpose of the role:

• Operation/setting of CNC and manual machine tools (brake presses, saws, laser cutters)
• Machining of composite/metallic components to a high standard
• Carrying out planned maintenance of machinery in accordance with schedules
• Tooling modifications and repairs as detailed within manufacturing job cards and verbal instructions
• Ensuring all work is carried out safely, in line with risk assessments and health and safety legislation
• Training available to develop additional skills within the department

Experience/Qualifications:

• Significant experience using CNC machines and manual machine tools
• Press brake experience highly desirable
• Extensive experience in component part manufacturing/assemblies within an engineering/manufacturing environment
• NVQ level 3 or equivalent, or time-served apprentice
• Good communication skills
• High standards of quality
• Ability to plan and prioritize workload
• Experience machining composite materials beneficial
• Flexible approach to work

About Marshall’s:

Based in the UK with operations in Canada, Marshall Land Systems specializes in designing and producing deployable operational infrastructure and mission support for humanitarian, defense, and security operations worldwide. Core services include integrating complex systems into vehicles for military and security use, including explosive ordnance disposal and battlefield ambulances, supported by full in-life managed service provision.