Press Brake Setter / Operator

Company: HR GO Recruitment
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Location: Essex
Job Description:

Press Brake Setter / Operator

Location: Buntingford, Hertfordshire Rate Guide: 15.00 – 17.00 per hour (depending on experience), plus overtime rate Hours: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:00 Flexibility required: Early/late shifts may be introduced

We are recruiting for an experienced Press Brake Setter/Operator who can also ideally operate a Punch Press. This is a temp to perm opportunity with long-term prospects for the right candidate.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Set and operate press brake and punch press machinery
  • Tooling changes, first-off checks and maintaining tolerances
  • Welding and fabrication duties as required
  • Reading and working from engineering drawings
  • Measuring/inspecting components using basic measuring equipment
  • Basic machine care, housekeeping and completing job paperwork
  • Working safely at all times and following site H&S procedures

Skills & Experience Required:

  • Proven experience as a Press Brake Setter/Operator
  • Experience operating a Punch Press
  • Welder Fabricator experience beneficial
  • Confident reading drawings and working to deadlines/targets
  • Reliable, quality focused and flexible with working hours

HRGO Recruitment is committed to equal opportunities and offers both permanent and temporary job opportunities across the UK.

Posted: April 5th, 2026