Press Brake Operator – Nights

HTA Group; Coventry; Hybrid; GBP 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

HTA Group in Coventry, part of the WEC Group, is seeking a motivated Press Brake Operator/Setter to join their engineering team. You will read and interpret drawings, set and operate a press brake, and ensure parts meet specifications while working nights Monday to Thursday.

Basic rate is £16/hour plus a £100/week shift allowance. The role offers progression within a dynamic, expanding engineering environment within the HTA Group and WEC Group family.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and focused.
• Reliable and enthusiastic.
• Able to meet deadlines efficiently and accurately.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions precisely.
• Basic maths skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division).
• Previous experience setting a press brake machine.
• Previous experience operating a press brake machine.
• Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and understand engineering drawings.
• Accurately record all job bookings.
• Complete operations within allocated timeframes.
• Identify and suggest process improvements.
• Visually inspect components to ensure compliance with requirements.
• Undertake first-off inspections as needed.
• Adhere to company Health & Safety standards.
• Perform additional duties relevant to the role as required.

Skills

Self-motivated

Reliable

Meet deadlines

Attention to detail

Basic maths

Press brake setting experience

Read and interpret drawings

Tools

Press brake machine

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity for amotivated and driven Press Brake Operator/Setterto joinHTA Group in Coventry, part of the award-winningWEC Group—one of the UK’s leading engineering firms with over 45 years of private ownership and sustained growth.

We are looking for dedicated individuals who are keen to develop their skills and grow within a dynamic and expanding engineering environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Read, interpret, and understand engineering drawings
• Accurately record all job bookings
• Complete operations within allocated timeframes
• Identify and suggest process improvements
• Visually inspect components to ensure compliance with requirements
• Undertake first-off inspections as needed
• Adhere to company Health & Safety standards
• Perform additional duties relevant to the role as required

Note: This list is not exhaustive and may be reviewed to reflect changing responsibilities.

Remuneration + Hours

Basic Rate – £16 per hour + £100 per week shift allowance

Monday to Thursday 10pm – 6am

Skills & Experience Required:

• Self-motivated and focused
• Reliable and enthusiastic
• Able to meet deadlines efficiently and accurately
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions precisely
• Basic maths skills (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Previous experience setting a press brake machine
• Previous experience operating a press brake machine
• Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings