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Press Brake Operator

Ampthill, Bedfordshire

Proactive Global

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Hours
Full Time
Posted
3 days ago
Salary
£12.50 - Hour
Recruiter
Proactive Global
Closes
06 Nov 2025
Course
No
Recruiter Type
Direct Employer

Description

Hello,

We are currently looking for the below role, if this is something of interest then please get in touch.

Press Brake Operator Required to work manufacturing company based in Bedford.

The ideal applicant will have prior experience operating press brakes in a manufacturing environment, experience working with precision sheet metal parts and the ability to interpret technical drawings. This role also require significant manual handling so you must be fit enough to undertake this work.

Responsibilities

Set up and operate press brake machinery to bend and shape metal sheets according to specifications.

Interpret technical drawings and blueprints to determine production requirements.

Perform quality checks on finished products to ensure they meet design specifications.

Collaborate with team members to optimize production processes and improve efficiency.

Adhere to safety protocols and maintain a clean working environment.Requirements

Previous experience as a Press Brake Operator or similar role in a manufacturing environment.

Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication techniques and tooling.

Ability to read, understand and follow technical drawings

Basic math skills for measurements and calculations related to production.

High understanding of health and safety

Late shift 2pm - 12am 4 days per week (unsocial hours payment applied from 5pm)What we offer:

£12.50 per hour

Unsocial hours uplift of £3 per hour (from 5pm - 12am)

Regular opportunity for overtime

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Health cash plan

2 week Christmas shut down

Bike2Work schemeJob Types: Full-time, Temp - Perm

Pay: £12.50 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Experience: Manufacturing: 1 year (required)

If you are interested, please send a copy of your CV to (url removed).

Kind regards,

Jared Raymond

(url removed)

Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy

Ad ID: 5417100654

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