Press Brake Operative

November 21, 2023 | Comments Off on Press Brake Operative

Are you a press brake operator/ setter unhappy where you are currently?

A well established client in Nottingham is looking for a press brake operator/ setter on rotational shifts.

The shifts are 6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm. You will be working with a small team in a fast paced environment and a growing business which is set to expand in the next couple of years.

Client information

The client is based in Nottingham and supply nationally. They have over 30,000 sq ft of workshop space and employ over 65 people in our 24-hour operation. They are one of the leading laser cutting companies in the UK.

Shift information

Monday - Friday 06:00am - 14:00pm

Monday - Friday 14:00pm - 22:00pm

Rotational shifts. One week mornings and the second week afternoons.

Overtime is available on request.

Acquired skills/ Responsibilities (not limited to)

Perform typical press operations to produce materials according to specifications and on schedule.

Inspect the materials produced for quality and conformity; correct any inconsistencies.

Detect and report defective materials or questionable conditions to the department supervisor.

Maintain the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations.

Perform prescribed preventative maintenance on machines as required.

Preferred skills

Exemplary motor skills are required for the position, as brake press machines have multiple settings and levers that must be adjusted for each job and quickly manipulated through the steps of creating finished products.

Good analytical and mathematical skills to interpret drawings, templates and blueprints.

Must be able to read gauges, tape measure and other measurement tools.

Manufacturing experience would be beneficial.

Net Temps supplies temporary, freelance and permanent labour to the construction, precast and manufacturing industries across the UK. Combined, our staff have over 160 years' experience placing candidates in roles that match their career expectations. Trading for over 25 years we have the client connections to assist your next move.


Net Temp is an equal opportunities employer. Our policy is to recruit a diverse workforce and follow the guidelines of the Equality Act.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.



If this advertisement is expressed to be a permanent position, Net Temps is acting in its capacity of Employment Agency.