Press Brake Operator
Salary/Rate:£33k - 35k per year
Working Options:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Carlisle
County:Cumbria
Specialism:Manufacturing
Job ref:AL72
Post Date:March 24, 2026
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Press Brake Operator
Carlisle
£33,000 - £35,000 (dependent on experience)
Aspion Search is working with a well-established, world leading manufacturer in Carlisle to hire a 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
- Experience programming Press Brakes for different sizes and materials
- 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: 07537163611 or 0151 209 2050
Email: adele.lewis@aspion.co.uk
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