Press Brake Operator

  • Aspion
  • Bacup, Lancashire
  • Jan 13, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Press Brake Operator

Location: Rochdale

Salary: £30,000 £36,000 + benefits + overtime (1.5x)

Hours: Monday Thursday, 6:00am 5:00pm (optional overtime on Fridays)

Are you an experienced Press Brake Operator looking to join a thriving, family-run engineering manufacturer where your skills and contribution are genuinely valued?

The Business:

Join a growing manufacturer with a full order book through to 2026, producing high-quality handling equipment supplied across the UK and overseas. With ongoing investment in people, machinery, and technology, this is a stable, long-term opportunity within a friendly, supportive environment. The business:

  • Has a strong reputation for quality and reliability in the engineering sector
  • Offers genuine stability with long-term contracts secured through 2026
  • Maintains a positive, team-focused culture where everyone s input counts
  • Provides opportunities for progression as the company continues to grow
  • Invests in modern equipment, training, and employee development

The Role of the Press Brake Operator:

As a Press Brake Operator, you ll work as part of a close-knit fabrication team, manufacturing precision components for bespoke engineering projects.

Responsibilities of the Press Brake Operator:

  • Operate and set Press Brake machinery (Edward Pearson preferred)
  • Read and interpret engineering drawings, working to fine tolerances
  • Carry out accurate bending, folding, and general sheet-metal fabrication
  • Support welding, guillotine, and assembly operations when required
  • Work collaboratively to maintain quality, safety, and efficiency standards

About the Press Brake Operator:

  • Time-served with over 5 year s experience operating Press Brake machinery
  • Competent in reading engineering drawings and working to tight tolerances
  • Hardworking, reliable, and committed to long-term employment
  • Physically fit and comfortable in a hands-on environment
  • Team-oriented and flexible to support wider workshop operations
  • Desired:Sheet-metal or general fabrication experience
  • Desired:Experience operating/settingEdward Pearson press brakes

Benefits of the Press Brake Operator:

  • Overtime paid at 1.5x
  • 4 weeks holiday + 8 bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Company shutdown over Christmas
  • Secure, long-term opportunity in a growing engineering business

Interested?
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