Brake Press Operative Nights
| Posting date: | 11 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £14.50 to £15.5 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | £10 bonus per night after Midnight |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 11 October 2025 |
| Location: | Gillingham, Kent, ME7 2RT |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Best Connection Group Limited |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | JN -092025-11489_1757583509 |
Summary
Job Title: Laser Cutter Operative (with Brake Press / Folding Experience - Sheet Metal)
Location: Gillingham
Hours: Monday - Friday, 17:00 - 01:30 (with overtime available up to 04:00 daily)
Pay: £14.50 per hour plus £10 bonus per nights after working beyond Midnight + overtime daily paid at time and half after 01:30.
Type: Ongoing role, Temp to Perm
About the Role
An opportunity has arisen for an experienced Laser Cutter Operative with Brake Press (Folding) experience to join a busy sheet metal fabrication workshop. This is a hands-on role where you will be working with a variety of sheet metal components, producing precision parts for a range of industries.
You'll be responsible for programming, setting and operating laser cutting and press brake machines, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and high-quality output on every job.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up, program, and operate laser cutting machines for sheet metal components.
- Operate and set up CNC Brake Press machines for folding and forming sheet metal.
- Read and work from engineering drawings and specifications.
- Carry out regular quality checks on finished parts to meet tight tolerances.
- Work with mild steel, stainless steel, and aluminium sheet in varying thicknesses.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organised work area.
- Perform routine machine checks and report any technical issues.
- Minimum 2 years' hands-on experience in sheet metal laser cutting and Brake Press (folding).
- Strong ability to interpret technical drawings and CAD files.
- Good understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes.
- Proven ability to set up and adjust machinery independently.
- Reliable, punctual, and flexible with overtime availability.
- Committed to producing high-quality, precise work.
- High hourly pay rates with daily overtime available (after 14:30 up to 17:00).
- Weekend overtime available for additional earnings.
- Secure long-term role with temp-to-perm progression.
- Work with modern machinery in a busy, supportive sheet metal workshop.
- Opportunities for training and skill development.
Apply today and take the next step in your sheet metal fabrication career.