Sheet Metal Press Brake Operator

Sheet Metal Press Brake Operator / Workshop Operative | Poole | £30,000

You take pride in precision work. You know your way around a press brake, you hold yourself to a high standard, and you want a role that recognises that. This is a permanent position with a well-established business in the construction and architectural metalwork sector, offering real stability, strong benefits, and genuine investment in your development.

• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, including a Christmas shutdown
• Private health and dental care
• Generous pension scheme
• Discretionary year-end bonus
• Supported training and development opportunities to advance your skills

• Operating press brakes, guillotines, and CNC machinery to produce metal trims and flashings to specification
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings to fulfil standard and bespoke customer orders
• Maintaining equipment and your working environment to a clean, safe, and organised standard
• Assisting with goods‑in and stock allocation, including unloading delivery vehicles
• Supporting across all areas of the workshop as required, including powder coating and pre‑treatment

• A proven background in sheet metal fabrication, with hands‑on experience of press brakes and guillotines
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately to technical drawings
• A solid understanding of Health and Safety in a workshop environment
• Good communication skills and a reliable, can‑do approach
• Experience with CNC turret punch or fibre laser cutting machinery is desirable
• A forklift licence is advantageous but not essential

If you are a skilled Sheet Metal Press Brake Operator / Workshop Operative looking for a stable, long‑term position where your craftsmanship is valued and your career can grow, this is the role for you. Apply today with an up‑to‑date CV or call Ben Glover at Rubicon for more information.