Brake Press Operator

Brake Press Operator – Letchworth – Temporary Assignment – Immediate Start – £16.00 per hour

Our client, a well established metal fabrication company, is looking to recruit an experienced Brake Press Operator to temporarily work within their production team for approximately two weeks, starting immediately.

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.

• 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

• 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

• Experience setting and programming brake press machinery
• Experience using measuring equipment such as verniers and calipers
• General fabrication or workshop experience

• Immediate start available
• £16.00 per hour
• Weekly pay
• Friendly and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work with a well-established local manufacturer

• 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)