Press Brake Setter/Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Press Brake Setter / Operator
We have an exciting new requirement for a Press Brake Operator to look after the press brake line at a thriving Manufacturing workshop in Cradley Heath starting as soon as possible.
7:30am - 15:30pm Monday - Friday
Pay Rate: Starting from £11
Our client is a market leading Manufacturing company in the Steel Industry, rapidly growing and soon to be moving into a brand new bespoke unit.
Requirements- What we require from you
- Experience in metals- Successful candidates will have previous experience within the metal sector
- Machine Setting/Operating experience - Experience operating a press brake is essential, supervisory experience is preferable
- High Attention to detail- To ensure that the workshop, paperwork and operations side of the business runs safely and smoothly any successful candidate must have a high attention to detail to avoid operational errors.
Summary
Our Client need someone who is talented, committed and highly organised to work on improving and sustaining a new operation set up within the ever-expanding business.
Our Client have lots of great things in the pipeline including moving into a brand new £9m unit in the near future.
Examples of What You Will Be Doing Right Away
From the moment you start at the Company you will be hands on in the operational side of the business. You will be carrying out daily duties which include but not limited to:
- Setting/Operating Press Brake Machines
- Uptake training in various machinery
- Receival of goods into the warehouse
- Labelling of consignments
- Running the department
- Filling in paperwork accordingly
If interested please click to apply or called the Recruitment Team on 0121 285 4287
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £11.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cradley Heath and Old Hill: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Press Brake Operator: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Press Brake Setter/Operator roles across Comton Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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