Press Brake Operator – Nights

Andrews Recruitment Group; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Andrews Recruitment Group in Chelmsford, UK is seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator to join a busy manufacturing environment on the night shift. You will set and operate press brake machinery, produce sheet-metal components from drawings, and ensure quality and safety standards are maintained.

The role requires reading engineering drawings, strong measurement and inspection skills, and the ability to work accurately to tolerances.

Qualifications

• Previous press brake operating experience.
• Sheet-metal or fabrication background.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Strong measurement and inspection skills.
• Good understanding of tolerances.
• Reliable and quality-focused approach.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate press brake machinery.
• Produce sheet-metal components from drawings.
• Carry out machine set-up and adjustments.
• Check dimensions and finished-component quality.
• Work accurately to engineering drawings.
• Select appropriate tooling.
• Carry out routine machine checks.
• Identify production or quality issues.
• Maintain accurate production records.
• Work closely with supervisors and wider manufacturing teams.
• Maintain strong Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Press brake operation

Reading engineering drawings

Measurement and inspection

Tolerance understanding

Quality focus

Tools

Amada

Trumpf

Bystronic

Job description

Press Brake Operator - Nights Andrews Recruitment Group Chelmsford, UK

Press Brake Operator - Nights

Are you an experienced Press Brake Operator looking for a stable night-shift position within a busy manufacturing environment?

We are recruiting for an experienced operator to support sheet-metal production, producing accurate components to specification while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

The Role

• Set and operate press brake machinery
• Produce sheet-metal components from drawings
• Carry out machine set-up and adjustments
• Check dimensions and finished-component quality
• Work accurately to engineering drawings
• Select appropriate tooling
• Carry out routine machine checks
• Identify production or quality issues
• Maintain accurate production records
• Work closely with supervisors and wider manufacturing teams
• Maintain strong Health & Safety standards

What We're Looking For

• Previous press brake operating experience
• Sheet-metal or fabrication background
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Strong measurement and inspection skills
• Good understanding of tolerances
• Reliable and quality-focused approach

Experience with Amada, Trumpf, Bystronic or similar CNC press brake equipment would be advantageous

Full-time +1