At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate CNC and manual brake press machinery to produce high-quality components.
- Company: Join a well-established metal fabrication company with a supportive team.
- Benefits: Earn £16.00 per hour with weekly pay and immediate start.
- Other info: Enjoy a friendly atmosphere and flexible working hours.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
- Qualifications: Previous brake press operating experience and ability to read engineering drawings.
The predicted salary is between 16 - 16 £ per hour.
Location: Letchworth
Temporary Assignment – Immediate Start
£16.00 per hour
Are you an experienced Brake Press Operator available for an immediate start? Do you have a background in sheet metal fabrication and experience operating press brakes and associated machinery? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
Our client, a well-established metal fabrication company, is looking to recruit an experienced Brake Press Operator to temporarily work within their production team. This is a temporary assignment for approximately two weeks, starting immediately. Working alongside a team of permanent employees, you'll play a key role in supporting production output and ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and to a high standard.
Job Overview
As a Brake Press Operator, you will be responsible for operating sheet metal machinery, producing components to specification, and supporting general fabrication activities within a busy manufacturing environment.
Duties will include:
- Operating CNC and manual brake press machinery
- Folding and forming sheet metal components to engineering specifications
- Operating guillotine machinery
- Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and job instructions
- Selecting and changing tooling as required
- Carrying out quality checks on finished components
- Measuring parts using hand-held inspection equipment
- Ensuring products meet dimensional and quality standards
- Supporting general sheet metal fabrication activities
- Maintaining a clean and safe working environment
- Following all health and safety procedures at all times
Skills & Experience Required
- Previous Brake Press operating experience
- Experience working within a sheet metal or metal fabrication environment
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Experience operating guillotine machinery
- Good attention to detail
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong understanding of health and safety within manufacturing
- Reliable and punctual approach to work
Desirable
- Experience setting and programming brake press machinery
- Experience using measuring equipment such as verniers and calipers
- General fabrication or workshop experience
What's on Offer?
- Immediate start available
- £16.00 per hour
- Weekly pay
- Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
- Friday: 7:30am – 1:30pm
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Opportunity to work with a well-established local manufacturer
Working Hours
- Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm
- 15-minute paid break plus 30-minute unpaid lunch
- Friday: 7:30am – 1:30pm
- 15-minute paid break
Brake Press Operator employer: Lawrence Dean Recruitment
Join a well-established metal fabrication company in Letchworth as a Brake Press Operator, where you will be part of a friendly and supportive team dedicated to high-quality production. Enjoy competitive pay at £16.00 per hour, immediate start opportunities, and a structured work schedule that promotes a healthy work-life balance. This role not only offers the chance to enhance your skills in a dynamic manufacturing environment but also provides a pathway for potential growth within a reputable local employer.
