Press Brake Operators – Cheshire

About the role

We are seeking three experienced Press Brake Operators to join a long‑standing sheet‑metal manufacturing business in Sandbach, Cheshire. The role starts with a 12‑week day‑shift training programme before moving to a rotating shift pattern. It offers a permanent contract with competitive pay and a new‑starter incentive.

Key responsibilities

• Set up and operate advanced press brake machines, including Amada, Trumpf, Edward Pearson and Bystronic models.
• Perform bend and forming operations using standard and custom punches.
• Produce high‑quality components according to technical drawings.
• Conduct quality checks on finished parts using precision measuring instruments.
• Maintain a safe, organised work environment and perform basic machine maintenance.
• Collaborate with the production team to optimise processes and meet deadlines.

Required profile

• Proven experience operating press brake machines in a manufacturing or fabrication setting.
• Strong mechanical knowledge with the ability to troubleshoot and adjust machines.
• Comfortable using hand tools and press‑brake tooling safely.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and understand tolerances.
• Reliability, safety‑conscious attitude and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Required skills

• Press brake operation (Amada, Trumpf, Edward Pearson, Bystronic).
• Hand tool usage.
• Engineering drawing interpretation.
• Precision measuring instrument proficiency.
• Mechanical troubleshooting.

What we offer

• Permanent contract with salary ranging from £29,500 to £37,000 per annum, dependent on experience.
• Overtime paid at time‑and‑a‑half after 39 hours and double time after 48 hours.
• £2,000 new‑starter incentive paid in three installments.
• Training on day shifts (7:30 am – 4:30 pm or 7:30 am – 12:30 pm, 39 hours/week) followed by a rotating 6:2/2:10 shift pattern (38 hours/week).
• Opportunity to work with state‑of‑the‑art CNC equipment, robotic welding systems and a powder‑coating facility.