Press Setter Operator

Pertemps Bond; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Fridays

Shift allowances

Training & development

Career progression

Job summary

Pertemps Bond in Birmingham is hiring a Press Setter Operator for a permanent position. You will set and operate 20–250 tonne presses, perform tooling changes and inspect parts to drawings and tolerances.

The role offers a clear pay progression from training to fully trained rates, a weekly rotating shift pattern (mornings and afternoons) with an early finish every Friday, and ongoing technical training in a modern, quality-focused environment.

Qualifications

• At least two years' experience setting and operating power presses.
• Experience with presses 20–250 tonnes.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Experience performing first-off and in-process inspections.
• Good mechanical aptitude and problem-solving skills.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Understanding of safe press-setting practices.

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 with Production Coordinators and Engineers to improve efficiency.
• Monitoring machine performance and helping to minimise downtime.
• Identifying and reporting machine faults or production issues.

Skills

Power presses 20–250t

Engineering drawings

First-off inspections

Measuring equipment

Problem solving

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 issuesCompleting 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:

• £31,625 during training
• £33,576 once fully trained

What’s on Offer?

• Permanent, full-time employment
• Clear pay progression following training
• Competitive shift allowances
• 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