Press Brake Setter & Operator (Days)
Basingstoke, Hampshire
Competitive Salary - Negotiable Depending on Experience (DOE) Join a leading UK manufacturing business
We're recruiting for an experienced Press Brake Setter & Operator to join a successful, family-owned engineering and manufacturing business with an outstanding reputation for quality and long-term stability. Operating from three UK manufacturing facilities, the company is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of industrial refrigeration coils and bespoke fabricated enclosures, supplying customers across a wide range of industrial sectors. Continued investment in both people and manufacturing means this is an excellent opportunity to join a business that values skilled engineers and offers genuine long-term career prospects. The Role
Working within a busy fabrication department, you'll be responsible for setting, operating and occasionally programming CNC press brakes to manufacture precision sheet metal components to engineering drawings. This is a varied role where you'll produce both batch and bespoke one-off work, working with mild steel, stainless steel and galvanised materials ranging from approximately 0.9mm mesh through to 5mm plate . You'll be trusted to produce high-quality components while maintaining excellent accuracy and attention to detail. What You'll Be Doing * Setting and operating CNC press brakes
* Carrying out some machine programming where required
* Producing precision folded components from engineering drawings
* Working on both production runs and bespoke fabrications
* Processing a variety of materials including mild steel, stainless steel and galvanised steel
* Carrying out quality checks to ensure components meet specification
* Maintaining high standards of workmanship and housekeeping What We're Looking For
We're keen to speak with candidates who have: * Previous experience setting and operating CNC press brakes
* The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Experience within sheet metal fabrication
* A strong eye for quality and accuracy
* A positive attitude and willingness to learn Experience using Amada or LVD press brakes would be advantageous but is not essential . Candidates with solid press brake experience gained on other CNC press brake machines are encouraged to apply, as full training will be provided on the company's operating systems. Why Join? * Permanent, full-time position with a well-established UK manufacturer
* Long-term job security within a growing business
* Varied work across both bespoke and production manufacturing
* Opportunity to develop additional programming skills
* Overtime available following successful completion of training and probation
* Supportive team environment with ongoing training
* Modern manufacturing facilities and equipment Working Hours
Monday to Thursday
07:00 - 15:45 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Overtime available after successful completion of training and probation. Benefits * Competitive salary - Negotiable Depending on Experience (DOE)
* 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata in the first year)
* Overtime opportunities
* Permanent employment with a stable, growing manufacturer
* Training and ongoing development If you're an experienced Press Brake Setter & Operator looking for a secure, long-term opportunity where your skills will be recognised and valued, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK.
Basingstoke, Hampshire
Competitive Salary - Negotiable Depending on Experience (DOE) Join a leading UK manufacturing business
We're recruiting for an experienced Press Brake Setter & Operator to join a successful, family-owned engineering and manufacturing business with an outstanding reputation for quality and long-term stability. Operating from three UK manufacturing facilities, the company is one of the UK's leading manufacturers of industrial refrigeration coils and bespoke fabricated enclosures, supplying customers across a wide range of industrial sectors. Continued investment in both people and manufacturing means this is an excellent opportunity to join a business that values skilled engineers and offers genuine long-term career prospects. The Role
Working within a busy fabrication department, you'll be responsible for setting, operating and occasionally programming CNC press brakes to manufacture precision sheet metal components to engineering drawings. This is a varied role where you'll produce both batch and bespoke one-off work, working with mild steel, stainless steel and galvanised materials ranging from approximately 0.9mm mesh through to 5mm plate . You'll be trusted to produce high-quality components while maintaining excellent accuracy and attention to detail. What You'll Be Doing * Setting and operating CNC press brakes
* Carrying out some machine programming where required
* Producing precision folded components from engineering drawings
* Working on both production runs and bespoke fabrications
* Processing a variety of materials including mild steel, stainless steel and galvanised steel
* Carrying out quality checks to ensure components meet specification
* Maintaining high standards of workmanship and housekeeping What We're Looking For
We're keen to speak with candidates who have: * Previous experience setting and operating CNC press brakes
* The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Experience within sheet metal fabrication
* A strong eye for quality and accuracy
* A positive attitude and willingness to learn Experience using Amada or LVD press brakes would be advantageous but is not essential . Candidates with solid press brake experience gained on other CNC press brake machines are encouraged to apply, as full training will be provided on the company's operating systems. Why Join? * Permanent, full-time position with a well-established UK manufacturer
* Long-term job security within a growing business
* Varied work across both bespoke and production manufacturing
* Opportunity to develop additional programming skills
* Overtime available following successful completion of training and probation
* Supportive team environment with ongoing training
* Modern manufacturing facilities and equipment Working Hours
Monday to Thursday
07:00 - 15:45 30-minute unpaid lunch break. Overtime available after successful completion of training and probation. Benefits * Competitive salary - Negotiable Depending on Experience (DOE)
* 25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays (pro rata in the first year)
* Overtime opportunities
* Permanent employment with a stable, growing manufacturer
* Training and ongoing development If you're an experienced Press Brake Setter & Operator looking for a secure, long-term opportunity where your skills will be recognised and valued, we'd be delighted to hear from you. Please note: Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship for this position. Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK.
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