At a Glance
- Tasks: Operate CNC press brake machinery and produce accurate sheet metal components.
- Company: Established UK manufacturer in Basingstoke with a focus on skill development.
- Benefits: Earn £18.50 per hour, enjoy overtime pay, and receive full training.
- Other info: Permanent night shift with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in CNC fabrication with hands-on training and support.
- Qualifications: Previous manufacturing or engineering experience preferred, but not essential.
The predicted salary is between 18.5 - 18.5 £ per hour.
Are you a Machine Operator, Production Operative or Fabrication Operative looking to develop your skills and train as a CNC Press Brake Operator? We're recruiting for an established UK manufacturer in Basingstoke offering an excellent opportunity for someone with manufacturing, engineering or workshop experience to develop into a skilled Press Brake Operator. Previous press brake experience is not essential. If you're practical, comfortable working around machinery and have the right attitude and aptitude to learn, full training and support will be provided.
The Role
- Working within the fabrication department, you'll be trained to:
- Set and operate CNC press brake machinery
- Select and set tooling for different jobs
- Read engineering drawings and job instructions
- Produce accurate sheet metal components
- Use measuring equipment and carry out quality checks
- Work with mild steel, stainless steel and galvanised materials
- Identify and resolve basic production issues
The company operates Amada and LVD press brakes, and you'll work alongside experienced colleagues while developing your skills.
About You
We're interested in candidates with some previous experience in a manufacturing, engineering, fabrication, automotive or workshop environment. Your background could include:
- Machine Operator
- Production Operative
- Fabrication Operative
- Laser Operator
- Punch Operator
- Sheet Metal Worker
- Engineering Operative
- Automotive Production
- CNC Operator
You don't need to be an experienced Press Brake Setter. What matters is that you:
- Have some manufacturing, engineering or workshop experience
- Are practical and mechanically minded
- Are comfortable working with machinery
- Have good attention to detail
- Take quality and safety seriously
- Are reliable and keen to learn
- Want to develop your technical skills
Any experience reading engineering drawings, using measuring equipment or working with fabrication machinery would be advantageous.
Pay & Benefits
- £18.50 per hour
- Permanent night shift
- Weekday overtime paid at time and one-third
- Up to 2 hours' overtime per day available during the week
- Saturday overtime paid at time and one-half, with a full day potentially available
- 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Pension after 12 weeks – 4% employee / 5% employer contribution
- Full CNC press brake training and development
- Permanent position with an established UK manufacturer
This is an excellent opportunity if you're currently working in manufacturing or engineering and want to step up from a general machine or production role and develop a skilled CNC fabrication career. Experienced Press Brake Operators are also encouraged to apply. Apply today for further information and a confidential discussion. Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
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