Sheet Metal Worker

Kinetic Plc; Oldham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Kinetic Industrial in Oldham is seeking a Sheet Metal Operative to join a well‑established manufacturing site. This hands‑on role focuses on operating Press Brake machinery alongside other metalworking tasks in an engineering environment.

The temp-to-perm position offers steady hours, with early finish on Fridays, starting immediately for a candidate with proven Press Brake experience and the ability to work independently and to a high standard of safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Previous Press Brake experience is essential.
• Experience operating saw and drilling machinery.
• Experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and use your own initiative.
• Practical, hands-on approach.
• Reliable and hardworking.
• Able to commute to Shaw, Oldham.

Responsibilities

• Operate Press Brake machinery
• Fettling materials
• Deburring
• Operate saw and drilling machines
• Assist fabrication workshop
• General warehouse duties
• Moving and handling products
• Follow Health & Safety procedures

Skills

Press Brake

Saw & Drill

Engineering background

Communication skills

Independence

Hands-on

Reliability

Tools

Press Brake machinery

Job description

Kinetic Industrial are looking to recruit a Sheet Metal Operative to join a large, well established, manufacturing company based in Oldham.

This is a hands‑on role within an engineering and manufacturing environment, with a particular focus on operating Press Brake machinery alongside other metalworking and fabrication duties.

This is a temporary to permanent role working Monday to Thursday 8am to 4:30pm, and Friday 8am to 1pm - early dart Friday!

As the Semi Skilled Sheet metal Op you will be tasked with

• Operating Press Brake machinery
• Fettling materials
• Deburring
• Operating saw and drilling machines
• Assisting within the fabrication workshop
• General warehouse duties
• Moving and handling products and materials
• Following Health & Safety procedures and maintaining a clean working area

What you need to bring to the role:

• Previous Press Brake experience is essential
• Experience operating saw and drilling machinery
• Previous experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and use your own initiative
• Practical and hands‑on approach
• Reliable and hardworking
• Able to reliably commute to Shaw, Oldham

What you will get in return is:

• £14.50 per hour
• Full time working hoursEarly finish on Fridays
• Ongoing work
• Immediate start available
• Opportunity to work within an established manufacturing business

If you have previous Press Brake experience and are interested in this opportunity,