Press Operative

Coats Recruitment Ltd; Stourport-on-Severn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Permanent contract

Job summary

Coats Recruitment Ltd is seeking a reliable Press Shop Operative to join a busy manufacturing environment in Stourport-on-Severn. You will operate saws, assist with processing metal components, and ensure quality through inspection while maintaining a safe workspace.

Role offers on-the-job training, permanent employment, and Monday to Friday hours with an early finish on Fridays. Candidates should be willing to travel between sites as needed and develop practical manufacturing and engineering

Qualifications

• Ability to use hand tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, or willingness to learn.
• Willingness to learn how to operate press brake controls.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• A keen eye for detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• A proactive approach, using initiative to resolve issues and support production.

Responsibilities

• Operate saws and assist with processing of metal components.
• Break out laser-cut parts and carry out linishing duties.
• Inspect finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
• Maintain a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Report defective tooling, jigs, fixtures or other issues that could affect production.
• Follow safe working practices, including correct manual handling techniques.
• Learn to operate press brake controls where required.
• Support the wider production team with additional duties as needed.
• Travel between sites occasionally, depending on business requirements.

Skills

Hand tools

Reading engineering drawings

Press brake operation

Basic computer skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Proactive problem solving

Tools

Saws

Laser cutting

Linishing

Job description

Press Shop Operative

Location: Stourport-on-Severn

Salary: £26,000-£28,000 per annum

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:00am-4:00pm; Friday, 7:00am-1:00pm

Contract: Permanent

The Role

We are looking for a reliable and hands-on Press Shop Operative to join a busy manufacturing environment in Stourport-on-Severn.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating saws and assisting with the processing of metal components.
• Breaking out laser-cut parts and carrying out linishing duties.
• Inspecting finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
• Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
• Reporting defective tooling, jigs, fixtures or other issues that could affect production.
• Following safe working practices, including correct manual handling techniques.
• Learning to operate press brake controls where required.
• Supporting the wider production team with additional duties as needed.
• Travelling between sites occasionally, depending on business requirements.

Requirements

• Ability to use hand tools safely and effectively.
• Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, or willingness to learn.
• Willingness to learn how to operate press brake controls.
• Basic computer skills.
• Good time management and organisational skills.
• A keen eye for detail and commitment to producing quality work.
• A proactive approach, using initiative to resolve issues and support production.
• A strong work ethic and positive attitude.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent employment within an established manufacturing environment.
• A consistent Monday-to-Friday working pattern, with an early finish on Fridays.
• The opportunity to develop practical manufacturing and engineering skills.
• On-the-job training and the chance to build experience within a press shop.