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Press Brake Operative

Job details
Posting date: 24 June 2025
Salary: £27,000 to £33,000 per year
Additional salary information: Plus Shift Allowance
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 24 July 2025
Location: Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, NG7 2TR
Remote working: On-site only
Company: Manpower UK Limited
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: BBBH409676_1750752490

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Summary

Job Title: Press Brake Setter/Operator
Location: Nottingham
Salary: £27,000 - £33,000 + Shift Allowance + Overtime
Shifts: Rotating Mornings / Afternoons (8hr shifts), Monday to Friday (potential for fixed shifts)

MINIMUM 3 YEARS EXPERIENCE AS A PRESS BRAKE OPERATOR.


Manpower is proud to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established local metal fabrication company currently expanding its skilled team. We're looking for experienced Press Brake Setters/Operators to join their ranks.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Setting and operating press brake machines
  • Interpreting and working from technical engineering drawings
  • Working with offline and online programming
  • Handling a variety of materials including mild steel, aluminium, stainless steel, and gauges up to 10-12mm
  • Operating in a fast-paced, varied production environment (not repetitive batch work)
Candidate Requirements:
  • Proven experience in setting and operating a press brake machine (not a power press)
  • Good understanding of tooling types and sizes
  • Comfortable with a range of materials and thicknesses
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
What's on Offer:
  • Salary: £27k-£33k depending on skill and experience
  • Shift Allowance
  • Overtime Paid at 1.5x after 40 hours
  • 40-hour work week, Monday-Friday (5 x 8-hour shifts)
  • Paid breaks

This is a great opportunity to join a growing company that values skill, initiative, and quality craftsmanship.

Apply now to take the next step in your fabrication career or call 0115 9599513 and ask for Shannon.

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