Production Operative (Press Break)

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited; Leicester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering manufacturer in Leicester is seeking a Production Operative (Brake Press) for a workshop-based role. This long-term position offers a balanced work-life experience, a salary of £13-£14 per hour, and numerous benefits including pension and health plans. The ideal candidate has experience with press brakes and values quality workmanship. The role features a Monday to Friday schedule with early finishes and overtime opportunities.

Benefits

Company pension

Life insurance

Health cash plan

25 days holiday

Bank holidays

Early finish Fridays

Regular overtime (1.5X)

Qualifications

• Previous experience operating a Press Brake or working in sheet metal/fabrication.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship.
• Looking for a stable, long‑term role with great benefits and job satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Operating press brake and fabrication machinery in a busy manufacturing environment.
• Producing precision components to high standards.
• Monday‑Thursday 7:30am‑4:15pm, Friday 7:30am‑12:30pm.

Skills

Operating a Press Brake

Attention to detail

Working in sheet metal/fabrication

Job description

Job Title

Production Operative (Brake Press)

Overview

Workshop based role based in Leicester. This is a stable, long‑term role that offers a great work‑life balance, excellent benefits and the opportunity to grow within a leading engineering manufacturer. The company promotes an excellent work‑life balance with a Monday to Friday day shift, early Friday finishes and overtime opportunities for those who want to increase earnings.

Benefits

£13‑£14ph + Mon‑Fri (7.30am‑4.15pm) + company pension + life insurance + health cash plan + 25 days holiday + bank holidays + early finish Fridays (12:30pm) + regular overtime (1.5X)

The Role

• Operating press brake and fabrication machinery in a busy manufacturing environment
• Producing precision components to high standards
• Monday‑Thursday 7:30am‑4:15pm, Friday 7:30am‑12:30pm

The Person

• Previous experience operating a Press Brake or working in sheet metal/fabrication
• Strong attention to detail and pride in workmanship
• Looking for a stable, long‑term role with great benefits and job satisfaction

Reference Number

BBB H263596

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.