Press Setter Operator

Pertemps Bond; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay progression

Early finish Fridays

Technical training

Career progression

Modern environment

Long-term stability

Job summary

Pertemps Bond in the Birmingham area is seeking an experienced Press Setter Operator for a permanent role. You will set and operate power presses, perform tooling changes and inspections, and help keep production moving with a strong emphasis on quality and safety.

The role includes progressing pay from training (£14.07/hour) to fully trained (£14.94/hour) with weekly rotating shifts and opportunities for ongoing technical development in a modern manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Two years’ experience setting and operating power presses
• Experience with presses 20–250 tonnes
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Experience using measurement tools (verniers, micrometers, gauges)
• Basic computer literacy

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating power presses ranging from 20 to 250 tonnes
• Producing components to engineering drawings and specified tolerances
• Completing machine set-ups, tooling changes and adjustments
• Selecting and installing the appropriate tooling, jigs and fixtures
• Conducting first-off inspections before production continues
• Carrying out in-process quality checks using precision measuring equipment
• Ensuring finished components meet the required specifications
• Working to production schedules and daily manufacturing targets
• Maintaining a clean and organised workplace in line with 5S
• Following all company quality and Health & Safety procedures

Skills

Power press setting

Reading drawings

First-off inspections

Tooling changes

Measurement tools

Tools

Verniers

Micrometers

Gauges

Job description

Job Title: Press Setter Operator
Location: Curdworth Birmingham
Salary: Approximately £31,625 during training, rising to approximately £33,576 once trained, including shift allowances
Hours: 38 hours per week
Shift: Weekly rotating mornings and afternoons
Contract: Permanent

Set the machines. Control the quality. Keep production moving.

Are you an experienced Press Setter Operator looking for a permanent position with clear pay progression, an early finish every Friday and opportunities to develop? We are recruiting for an established and growing Birmingham manufacturer that places quality, safety and continuous improvement at the centre of its operations.

This is a hands‑on setting role where you will prepare and operate power presses ranging from 20 to 250 tonnes. You’ll complete tooling changes and machine adjustments, inspect your own work and ensure production runs safely and efficiently.

The Role

Working as part of the manufacturing team, you will set and operate power presses and associated production machinery to manufacture quality components from engineering drawings.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Setting and operating power presses ranging from 20 to 250 tonnes
• Producing components to engineering drawings and specified tolerances
• Completing machine set‑ups, tooling changes and adjustments
• Selecting and installing the appropriate tooling, jigs and fixtures
• Conducting first‑off inspections before production continues
• Carrying out in‑process quality checks using precision measuring equipment
• Ensuring finished components meet the required specifications
• Working with Production Coordinators and Engineers to improve efficiency
• Monitoring machine performance and helping to minimise downtime
• Identifying and reporting machine faults or production issues
• Completing production records and maintaining product traceability
• Working to production schedules and daily manufacturing targets
• Supporting the training of colleagues when required
• Maintaining a clean and organised workplace in line with 5S
• Following all company quality and Health & Safety procedures

What We’re Looking ForTo be considered, you should have:

• At least two years’ experience setting and operating power presses
• Experience working with presses between 20 and 250 tonnes
• Confidence completing tooling changes and machine adjustments
• The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Experience manufacturing components to specified tolerances
• The ability to complete first-off and in-process inspections
• Experience using verniers, micrometers, gauges or similar equipment
• Good mechanical aptitude and practical problem-solving skills
• Basic computer literacy
• A strong understanding of safe press-setting and operating practices

Salary and Shift Pattern

The training rate is £14.07 per hour, increasing to £14.94 per hour following successful completion of training.

You will rotate weekly between:

Morning Shift – 7.5% allowance

• Monday to Thursday: 6:00am–2:00pm
• Friday: 6:00am–12:00pm

Afternoon Shift – 20% allowance

• Monday to Thursday: 2:00pm–10:00pm
• Friday: 12:00pm–6:00pm

Based on the weekly rotation, total annual earnings are approximately:

• £33,576 once fully trained

What’s on Offer?

• Clear pay progression following training
• Weekly rotating shift pattern
• Early finish every Friday
• Ongoing technical training and career development
• Modern, quality-focused manufacturing environment
• Long-term stability with opportunities to progress
• Supportive and experienced production team

If you are an experienced Press Setter Operator who can confidently set power presses, change tooling and inspect manufactured components.