Job Description

Overall Job Purpose:

Working individually and on occasions as part of a team to operate a range of machinery to produce a variety of metal materials with manual and automated equipment, to a high quality standard meeting hourly production targets

Key Responsibilities:

Maintaining high quality standards at all times for standard and bespoke products

Proactive communication with supervisors, managers and Quality Control regarding production, quality and H&S issues.

Maintaining a clean and tidy work area

Maintaining H&S standards following instructions and wearing of appropriate PPE

Working a 37 hour week Monday to Thursday.

General Requirements

Previous experience of working in engineering sheet metal production, setting and operating CNC press-brakes

Regular quality checks

Following internal processes

Completing paperwork

Understanding of basic IT

Qualifications/Courses/Experience:

Previous experience of Trumpf machines

Previous experience of using measuring equipment

Practical awareness of lean manufacturing and understanding of 5S activities

Understanding of Engineering drawings

Essential Skills:

Able to work under own initiative and on occasion under pressure whilst adhering to strict deadlines and demands

Strong problem solving skills

Good communication skills, both written and verbal

Operational Fault Finding and problem solving

Work independently and part of a team.

Manual dexterity

Demonstrate commercial awareness

Manage self, working/assisting colleagues obtaining their involvement and buy in

Effective contribution

Salary & Benefits

- Salary ranges from 12.75 to 14.00 per hour, depending on experience.


- This position is permanent and offers a temp-to-perm opportunity after 13 weeks.


- Additional benefits may include training and development opportunities, as well as a supportive work environment.


Working a 37 hour week - Monday to Thursday


Subject to demand different working patterns may on occasion be required.