Permanent

Press Brake Operator / Setter

Manpower UK
Lichfield, Staffordshire, WS13 6QZ
money-bag Up to £25350.00 per annum
Posted: 24 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 23 October 2026
Ref: BBBH448183

About the Role

Based in Lichfield, this permanent Press Brake Operator / Setter role offers up to £25,350 annually, paid at £13.00 per hour for a 37.5-hour week. Working 7:30am to 4:30pm, the successful candidate sets and operates Amada press brakes, producing components to engineering drawings and quality standards. Duties include selecting correct tooling, carrying out bending and forming operations within tolerances, checking finished parts with measuring equipment, and adjusting machinery as needed. Applicants should read technical drawings confidently and demonstrate prior experience with press brake setting. The position suits someone precise, reliable, and comfortable working to tight specifications within a production team.

Press Brake Operator / Setter
Pay: £13.00 per hour
Hours: 37.5 per week
Working Hours: 7:30am - 4:30pm
Location: Lichfield
Job role:
We are seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator / Setter to join a busy production team in Lichfield. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and operating Amada press brakes, producing components accurately and efficiently to engineering drawings and required quality standards.
Key Responsibilities as the new Press Brake Operator / Setter:

  • Set and operate Amada press brake machines
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings accurately
  • Select and set correct tooling for each job
  • Carry out bending and forming operations to required specifications and tolerances
  • Check completed components using appropriate measuring equipment
  • Adjust machine settings to maintain quality and accuracy
  • Ensure components meet drawing and customer requirements
  • Work efficiently to production schedules and priorities
  • Identify and report any quality or production issues
  • Perform basic machine checks and maintain a clean, safe working area
  • Follow all health andamp; safety and security procedures
  • Work closely with colleagues and supervisors to achieve production targets

Skills andamp; Experience
Essential:

  • Previous experience operating and setting press brake machines
  • Experience using Amada press brakes
  • Ability to read and understand engineering drawings
  • Good understanding of measurements, tolerances and specifications
  • Ability to work accurately and independently
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Good awareness of health andamp; safety in a manufacturing environment
  • British citizenship (due to MOD related security requirements)

Desirable:

  • Experience within sheet metal or fabrication
  • Experience using verniers, micrometers, angle gauges
  • Experience working with various materials and thicknesses


Personal Attributes

  • Reliable and punctual
  • Quality focused
  • Practical and methodical
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
  • Flexible and supportive of wider production needs
  • Able to comply with confidentiality and security requirements associated with MOD work

For more information please contact Ellen or Chloe.

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