Press Brake Operator

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ManufacturingNorth-EastCompetitiveContract/Temp

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Job Title: Press Brake Operative (Experienced)
Location: Ferryhill, County Durham
Pay Rate: £13.29 – £15.94 per hour (dependent on experience)
Hours of Work:

Training Period: Day shift, 8:00am – 5:00pm, Monday to Friday
Post-Training: Two-shift rotation, Monday to Friday
- Early Shift: 6:00am – 2:30pm
- Late Shift: 2:30pm – 11:00pm

Company Overview
Our client is a well-established sheet metal fabrication company based in Ferryhill, supplying fabricated components to a range of industrial customers. Due to ongoing growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced Press Brake Operative to strengthen their production team.
Role Overview
This role requires an experienced Press Brake Operative capable of setting up and operating press brake machinery to produce high-quality sheet metal components in line with engineering drawings, tolerances, and production deadlines.
Key Responsibilities

Set up and operate press brake machinery independently
Read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings
Select correct tooling and materials for each job
Produce components to specified tolerances and quality standards
Carry out first-off, in-process, and final quality checks
Ensure work is completed safely and in line with company procedures
Identify and report faults, defects, or machine issues
Meet daily production targets and maintain consistent output

Skills and Experience (Essential)

Proven, hands-on experience operating press brake machines in a sheet metal fabrication environment
Strong ability to read and work from engineering drawings
Solid understanding of bending sequences, tolerances, and material types
High level of accuracy and attention to detail
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Willingness to work a rotating two-shift pattern following training

Desirable

CNC press brake experience
Experience working in a production or high-volume fabrication environment

What’s on Offer

Competitive hourly rate of £13.29 – £15.94 per hour
Initial day-shift training period
Long-term opportunity with a stable and growing fabrication business

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Consultant

Molly Thompson

Molly has recently joined Jackson Hogg as a Senior Recruitment Consultant, bringing over three years of experience in temporary recruitment. Specialising in the industrial sector, she is passionate about connecting skilled professionals with the right opportunities and supporting businesses in finding the talent they need to succeed. Molly takes pride in building strong, lasting relationships with both clients and candidates, delivering a personalised and professional recruitment service. In her spare time she loves watching football, going on muddy walks with her 2 dogs and cooking.

Senior Temporary Consultant - Industrial

07915232964

molly.thompson@jacksonhogg.com

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