3 x PRESS BRAKE OPERATORS REQUIRED IN CHESHIRE
Do you have Press Brake experience and are you seeking a new permanent job role within the Cheshire area? If so, get in touch with me today as we are recruiting several Press Brake Operators on a permanent contract.
We are looking for experienced Press Brake Operators to join a long-standing sheet metal manufacturing business in Sandbach (Cheshire). For the first 12 weeks you will be training on day shifts (7.30am – 4.30pm / 7.30am – 12.30pm Monday to Friday: 39 hours per week), but after training you will move onto a rotating 6:2/2:10 shift pattern Monday to Friday (38 hours per week).
Salary and benefits: Whilst on day shifts you will have the OTE between GBP 29,500 – GBP 30,500 per annum (DOE), and after moving onto shifts your annual salary will range between GBP 33,000 – GBP 37,000 per annum. Overtime is regularly available and paid at T1/3 after 39 hours, and T1/2 after 48 hours. The business also offers a GBP 2,000 new starter incentive bonus paid in stages: GBP 200 after the first month, GBP 800 after probation, and GBP 1,000 after 12 months of service.
The hiring manager will prefer candidates with extensive Press Brake experience, but will consider those with limited experience. Those with limited experience will receive a lower salary offer compared to those with extensive experience.
What You Will Do
- Set up and operate advanced press machines, including Amada and Edward Pearson models.
- Perform bend and forming operations using standard and custom punches.
- Produce high‑quality components for assembly operations while adhering to technical drawings.
- Conduct quality checks on finished products to ensure precision and compliance.
- Collaborate with a skilled team to optimise production processes and meet deadlines.
- Maintain a safe and organised work environment in line with industry standards.
- Perform basic maintenance and cleaning on the machines to keep them running smoothly.
What You Will Bring
- Proven experience operating press brake machines in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
- Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot and make machine adjustments.
- Confident use of hand tools and press brake tooling safely and effectively.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and understand part tolerances.
- Skilled in using precision measuring instruments to check part quality.
- Reliable, safety‑conscious, and able to work well independently and as part of a team.
- Good communication and problem‑solving skills.
Location
This role is based in Sandbach (Cheshire).
Interested?
If you are ready to embrace this exciting opportunity and become a valued Press Brake Operator, apply now. Don’t miss the chance to advance your career in a thriving and supportive environment.
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