Press Brake Operator

Salary/Rate:£40k - 45k per year + Overtime
Working Options:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Carlisle
County:Cumbria
Specialism:Metals & Engineering
Job ref:A22
Post Date:November 17, 2025
Scroll

Meet Our Recruiter

About the Role

Aspion Search is working with a well-established, world-leading manufacturer in Carlisle to hire a skilled Press Brake Operator. This is a great opportunity for a Press Brake Operator as it is a permanent role offering development, stability and a supportive, team-focused culture.

 

The Business:

  • Global reach with a strong local presence
  • Long-established and financially secure
  • Modern, well-equipped facilities
  • Innovative, forward-thinking environment

 

The Role of the Press Brake Operator:

  • Read and interpret shop orders and engineering drawings to complete jobs accurately
  • Set up and operate press brakes to bend, form, shape or straighten plate and sheet metal
  • Verify dimensions using precision tools (calipers, protractors, gauges) to meet spec
  • Carry out routine cleaning and basic maintenance before/after shifts
  • Adjust settings (speed, feed, backgauge/path) for safe, consistent, high-quality output
  • Test and fine-tune machine operation using gauges and hand tools per product spec
  • Inspect finished/assembled parts for conformance to quality standards
  • Process and update shop orders within the ERP system
  • Follow all H&S procedures and wear required PPE
  • Report equipment issues or quality concerns promptly to supervisors

 

Requirements of the Press Brake Operator

  • At least 2 year’s Press Brake operating experience
  • Ideally able to use guillotine, bandsaw and laser cutting equipment
  • FLT (Forklift Truck) licence
  • Full UK driving licence

 

Benefits of the Press Brake Operator:

  • Permanent contract with long-term security
  • 28 days’ holiday including bank holidays
  • Enhanced overtime rates
  • Sick pay after 1 year’s service
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Discretionary annual bonus
  • Death-in-service benefit
  • Cash health benefit scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Genuine scope to grow within a stable, supportive global business

 

If the role and responsibilities sound like a good fit for you, then I’d love to speak to you!

Find out more about our available opportunities or how I can help you further your career – contact me today.

Please get in touch with Adele Lewis or click “Apply Now” to be considered for this vacancy.

Call: 07441934030 or 0151 209 2050

Email: adele.lewis@aspion.co.uk

More jobs from this recruiter

View All

Mechanical Design Engineer

Bradford
West Yorkshire
£30k - 38k per year
Aspion Search is partnering with a growing engineering manufacturer based in Bradford that is looking to strengthen its design team with the addition of a Mechanical Design Engineer. This would suit a recent graduate with strong Autodesk Inventor experience who is keen to learn and develop. The Mechanical Design Engineer will be working on bespoke HVAC and specialist equipment projects, gaining hands-on exposure to real products within a supportive, engineer-led environment.

Validation Engineer

Preston
Lancashire
£40k - 50k per year + overtime
The Validation Engineer will be responsible for delivering cleanroom validation and ventilation testing services across hospital, pharmaceutical and controlled environments.

Smoke Vent Engineer

West Midlands
West Midlands
£40k - 50k per year + overtime
My client is a specialist provider of smoke and fire ventilation system maintenance, supporting clients across commercial, residential, manufacturing, and industrial environments throughout the UK. They are looking to bring in an experienced Smoke Vent Engineer who can take ownership of service and maintenance works while supporting and guiding a small team of engineers. The Smoke Vent Engineer will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing smoke ventilation systems across a range of commercial and residential sites. This role will involve working on both pneumatic and electric smoke ventilation systems and supporting ongoing service and maintenance contracts.

Smoke Vent Engineer

Manchester
Manchester
£40k - 50k per year + overtime
My client is a specialist provider of smoke and fire ventilation system maintenance, supporting clients across commercial, residential, manufacturing, and industrial environments throughout the UK. They are looking to bring in an experienced Smoke Vent Engineer who can take ownership of service and maintenance works while supporting and guiding a small team of engineers. The Smoke Vent Engineer will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing smoke ventilation systems across a range of commercial and residential sites. This role will involve working on both pneumatic and electric smoke ventilation systems and supporting ongoing service and maintenance contracts.