Press Operative / Hydraulic Press Operator

Thorn Baker Group; Dronfield; On-site; GBP 75,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Three-day weekend off (Fri-Sun)

All UK bank holidays off

Weekly pay

Full training provided

Long-term employment

Well-established environment

Job summary

Thorn Baker Group in Dronfield is seeking a Press Operative / Hydraulic Press Operator to join a long-term manufacturing team. The role involves operating hydraulic press machinery, loading materials, and ensuring quality and safety across production lines.

The position offers rotating day/night shifts with weekly pay, training, and long-term employment within a well-established environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in manufacturing or machine operation is desirable.
• Experience with hydraulic presses is advantageous.
• Good attention to detail.
• Reliable with good timekeeping and attendance.
• Willing to work rotating day and night shifts.

Responsibilities

• Operate hydraulic press machinery safely and efficiently.
• Load and unload materials and finished products.
• Prepare materials for production.
• Monitor machinery and production processes.
• Carry out quality checks.
• Complete production records and paperwork.
• Follow health and safety procedures.
• Report machinery or production issues.
• Keep the work area clean and organized.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Attention to detail

Reliable & punctual

Rotating shifts

Tools

Hydraulic press operation

Job description

Press Operative / Hydraulic Press Operator

Location: Dronfield
Pay: £13.15 per hour (Days) / £14.18 per hour (Nights)
Hours: Monday to Thursday – rotating days and nights
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing company in Dronfield for a Press Operative / Hydraulic Press Operator to join their team on a long-term basis.

The Role

Working as a Press Operative / Hydraulic Press Operator, you will be responsible for operating hydraulic press machinery as part of the manufacturing and production process.

Duties include:

• Operating hydraulic press machinery safely and efficiently

• Loading and unloading materials and finished products

• Preparing materials for the production process

• Monitoring machinery and production processes

• Carrying out quality checks

• Completing production records and paperwork

• Following health & safety and production procedures

• Reporting any machinery or production issues

• Keeping the work area clean and organised

Shifts & Pay

The role operates on a weekly rotating day and night shift pattern, Monday to Thursday.

Days: 05:45 – 17:45
£13.15 per hour – paid for 49 hours per week

Nights: 17:45 – 05:45
£14.18 per hour – paid for 57 hours per week

The additional paid hours are built into the shift arrangement.

Requirements

• Previous experience in manufacturing, production, factory or machine operating is desirable

• Hydraulic press, press operating or Pressman experience is advantageous

• Good attention to detail

• Reliable with good timekeeping and attendance

• Comfortable working in a hands-on, industrial environment

• Able to follow instructions and health & safety procedures

• Willing to work rotating day and night shifts

Benefits

• Three-day weekend every week – Friday, Saturday and Sunday off

• All UK bank holidays off

• Weekly pay

• Full training provided

• Long-term employment

• Well-established manufacturing environment

Interested?

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