Press Brake Setter

Posting date:	03 March 2026
Salary:	£15.5 to £16 per hour
Hours:	Full time
Closing date:	02 April 2026
Location:	dy11
Remote working:	On-site only
Company:	Workforce Recruitment and Training
Job type:	Permanent
Job reference:	0000539788-65507

Summary

Press Brake Setter

Location: Kidderminster, Worcestershire
Salary: £15.50 – £16.00 per hour
Hours: 38.75 per week (Afternoon shifts, Monday–Friday)
Contract: Full-Time, Permanent

The Opportunity

A long-established and highly respected manufacturer is looking for an experienced Press Brake Setter to join their skilled production team. Based in a modern, well-equipped facility in Kidderminster, this is a fantastic opportunity to work with advanced CNC fabrication technology in a secure, permanent role on afternoon shifts.

Equipment You’ll Be Using

You will operate a range of industry-leading CNC press brake machinery, including:

• Amada press brake – high-precision CNC press brake for sheet metal bending

  
  

• HFE-170 – ideal for deep and precision bending

  
  

• Additional press brakes from leading manufacturers such as Trumpf and Darley

  
  

• In-house facilities including MIG/TIG welding bays, powder coating ovens, and automated tooling systems

  
  

  Key Responsibilities

  • Set, operate, and program CNC press brakes

    
    

  • Read and interpret technical and engineering drawings

    
    

  • Perform offline programming and make adjustments using CAM software (e.g., Blank CAM, Bend CAM, CADMAN-B)

    
    

  • Conduct in-process quality checks using precision measuring equipment

    
    

  • Support tooling maintenance

    
    

  • Work to production schedules and quality targets

    
    

  • Ensure full compliance with health and safety procedures

    
    

    What We’re Looking For

    • 2–5 years’ experience setting and operating CNC press brakes within a fabrication environment

      
      

    • Strong understanding of technical drawings, tolerances, and sheet metal processes

      
      

    • Experience using CAM systems such as Blank CAM, Bend CAM, or similar

      
      

    • Reliable, detail-focused, and able to work effectively within a team

      
      

      Why Apply?

      • Work with cutting-edge CNC machinery including Amada press brakes

        
        

      • Modern, well-maintained facility

        
        

      • Permanent afternoon shift with consistent hours

        
        

      • Long-term job security with a company that invests in its people and equipment

        
        

      • Opportunities for development, progression, and further training

        
        

      • Join a professional, quality-driven team within a stable and respected organisation

        
        

        If you’re an experienced CNC Press Brake Setter looking for a permanent afternoon role in Kidderminster, this is an excellent opportunity to take the next step in your career.