Job Description:

Press Brake Operator

Electronics Manufacturing | Long term Opportunity

We are currently recruiting Press Brake Operators to join a busy, modern manufacturing facility supplying components to the electronics industry. This is a long term opportunity offering consistent, repeat work, with the potential to progress from temporary to permanent employment.

Previous CNC Press Brake / CNC folding experience is preferred, but full training can be provided for candidates with the right attitude and coming from a Sheetmetal background.

Key Responsibilities

• Operating CNC Press Brake machinery (training provided where required)
• Working with sheet metal ranging from 0.7mm to 3mm thickness
• Producing high quality, repeat parts with excellent accuracy
• Interpreting basic engineering drawings
• Working collaboratively as part of a production team

Candidate Requirements



Essential

• Reliable, punctual, and keen to learn
• Strong team player
• Good attention to detail

Desirable

• Previous CNC folding / CNC Press Brake experience
• Fabrication or sheet‑metal background
• Experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment

Working Environment

• Modern facility with new machinery
• Stable workload with a high volume of repeat work
• Products manufactured exclusively for the electronics industry

Pay Rates & Working Hours



Pay Rates (PAYE)

• £15.00 - £16.00 per hour
• Plus holiday pay: £1.81 - £1.93 per hour
• Holiday pay can be accrued or taken in advance
• Rates negotiable depending on experience

Day Shift

• Monday to Thursday
• 07:00 - 17:30
• 40 hours per week
• 30‑minute unpaid lunch break

Night Shift

• Monday to Thursday
• 18:30 - 06:30
• 40 hours per week
• Paid at x1.33 hourly rate (night shift premium)

Overtime

• Fridays available
• First 8 hours paid at x1.5
• Over 8 hours paid at x2