Bending Machine Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are currently recruiting for a bending machine operator to join our dynamic manufacturing team.
The role would suit someone that is high in energy, wants to work within a fast-paced environment, has a background in manufacturing and can demonstrate a professional confident can-do attitude.
You’ll be operating various machinery to efficiently produce steel products to specifications. The job will involve manual handling of steel and reading technical drawings.
Previous experience in the steel industry or vast experience as a machine operator in an heavy materials based industry is essential.
The Role - Press Brake Operator:
- Setting and operating a Press Brake machine
- Reading engineering drawings
- Bending metal
- Checking the products for defects
- Other duties as required
What we are looking for in a Press Brake Operator:
- Previous machine operating experience -ESSENTIAL
- Experience of reading from engineering drawings - ESSENTIAL
- Experience in setting machines.
- Good time keeping
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £12.50-£13.50 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cinderford: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: One location
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 Bending Machine Operator roles across Partington Engineering LTD'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 £13 - £14 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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