Punch / Press Operator

Regional Recruitment Services; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Punch Operator / Press Brake Operator in Shrewsbury, UK. The role involves operating Amada punch presses and Trumpf press brakes in a stable manufacturing environment, ensuring quality standards are met and production targets achieved. Candidates should have experience with these machines and the ability to read engineering drawings. Additional benefits include competitive salary, shift allowance, and annual bonus.

Benefits

10% shift allowance

8.33% annual bonus

Qualifications

• Experience operating Amada punch presses and/or press brakes.
• Ability to read and understand drawings using Windchill.
• Good attention to detail and quality control awareness.
• Flexible and reliable approach to shift work.
• Counterbalance forklift licence desirable (not essential).

Responsibilities

• Operating Amada Punch Presses and/or Amada & Trumpf Press Brakes.
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings via Windchill.
• Carrying out quality checks (QC) to ensure components meet specifications.
• Working to production targets while maintaining high quality standards.
• Operating a counterbalance forklift (where applicable).
• Maintaining a flexible, proactive approach within the production team.

Skills

Experience operating Amada punch presses

Ability to read and understand drawings using Windchill

Good attention to detail

Flexible and reliable approach to shift work

Counterbalance forklift licence

Job description

Punch Operator / Press Brake Operator (Multi-Skilled)

Location: Telford

Type: Permanent

Salary: Up to £27,877.06 + 10% shift allowance + 8.33% annual bonus

About the Role

Regional Recruitment Services are working in partnership with a well-established manufacturing company who are looking to recruit Punch Operators and Press Brake Operators, with an excellent opportunity for multi-skilled candidates trained on both machines. This is a long‑term, stable role within a modern manufacturing environment, operating industry-leading Amada and Trumpf machinery.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating Amada Punch Presses and/or Amada & Trumpf Press Brakes
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings via Windchill
• Carrying out quality checks (QC) to ensure components meet specifications
• Working to production targets while maintaining high quality standards
• Operating a counterbalance forklift (where applicable)
• Maintaining a flexible, proactive approach within the production team

Shift Pattern

• Rotating shifts: 06:00 – 14:00, 14:00 – 22:00
• Monday to Friday

Pay & Benefits

Punch Operator OR Press Brake Operator:

• £27,276.45 per annum
• Plus 10% shift allowance
• Plus 8.33% annual bonus

Multi‑Skilled (Punch & Press Brake):

• £27,877.06 per annum
• Plus 10% shift allowance
• Plus 8.33% annual bonus

Candidate Requirements

• Experience operating Amada punch presses and/or press brakes
• Ability to read and understand drawings using Windchill
• Good attention to detail and quality control awareness
• Flexible and reliable approach to shift work
• Counterbalance forklift licence desirable (not essential)

Next Steps

Apply to this Job Title role through this advert. If you would like more information about this role, please contact our Engineering team.