Press Operator | Stable Career, Training & Shift Allowances

JAM Recruitment Ltd; Park Central; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Shift allowances

Early finish Friday

Full training

Career progression

Stable employment

Job summary

Pertemps Specialist Division in Birmingham is hiring a Press Operator to operate power presses from 20 to 250 tonnes within a quality-focused production area. You will work a 38-hour week on a rotating mornings/afternoons pattern and receive training with clear pay progression.

The role requires at least two years in manufacturing, experience with power presses, and precision measurement using verniers, micrometers and gauges. A stable long-term opportunity with development awaits.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience in manufacturing/production.
• Experience operating power presses 20–250 tonnes.
• Experience inspecting components.
• Confidence using verniers, micrometers and gauges.
• Understanding of manufacturing quality standards.
• Basic computer literacy.

Responsibilities

• Operate power presses 20–250 tonnes.
• Manufacture components to drawings and specs.
• Complete first-off and in-process inspections.
• Use verniers, micrometers and gauges.
• Ensure components meet standards before progression.
• Monitor machine performance during production.
• Report faults and issues promptly.
• Collaborate with Supervisors, Coordinators and Engineers to maximise efficiency.
• Follow production schedules and hit daily targets.
• Maintain production records and traceability.
• Support colleagues and maintain 5S workplace.
• Perform manual-handling duties when required.
• Follow quality and Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Press operation experience

Power presses 20-250 tonnes

Component inspection

Measurement tools

Quality standards knowledge

Attention to detail

Basic computer literacy

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Pertemps Specialist Division in Birmingham is hiring a Press Operator to operate power presses from 20 to 250 tonnes within a quality-focused production area. You will work a 38-hour week on a rotating mornings/afternoons pattern and receive training with clear pay progression.

The role requires at least two years in manufacturing, experience with power presses, and precision measurement using verniers, micrometers and gauges. A stable long-term opportunity with development awaits.