Full time

Press Machine Operator

Pertemps North Midlands

Tamworth, Staffordshire, B79 7PB

£12.71 - £13 per hour

Posted: 30 July 2026 (Today)

Closing date: 29 August 2026

Ref: 60537323

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About the Role

Reporting to the Tamworth site, this full-time Press Machine Operator role with Pertemps North Midlands offers a permanent contract after a temporary period. Working day shifts, you will operate heavy duty presses up to 300 tonnes and perform basic routine maintenance. Key responsibilities include upholding high health and safety standards and remaining mindful of light guards. The role requires at least six months experience running power or hand press machinery, or other basic machine sets. Overtime and staff socials are available. The hourly rate is £12.71 to £13.

Full-time temp to perm opportunity
Favourable day shifts
Overtime opportunities / staff socials
We are actively recruiting for x2 press operators for a leading manufacturing business in the Tamworth area, easily accessible from Lichfield, Walsall, and Birmingham.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing team and to enhance your own skill-sets in the production/engineering space. Due to the pace of the role and the high target demands, we are seeking those with at least 6 months experience in running power / hand press machinery, or at the very least other basic machine sets.
Key responsibilities:
- Operating and carrying out basic routine maintenance on a range of heavy duty presses (up to 300ton)
- Being mindful of light guard and upholding high standards of health & safety in all that you do
- Quality assuring your own work and updating SAP system
- Packaging and palletising products end of line
- Seeking technical support for any significant machinery issues
It is essential that all applicants can demonstrate some prior experience as machine or line operator.
Hours of work: 0700-1600 Monday to Thursday / 0700-1200 Fridays
Rate of pay: £12.71 per hour + Overtime + Reviews to support people on training pathway to become full setters
Other benefits: Charity fundraising days (fully paid), staff social events including summer barbecues and Christmas parties, company share options with significant pay-outs based on length of service.
If you are interested in working with a forward-thinking manufacturing business which rewards hard-work, team collaboration and pride in your own work - please click to apply !