Press Brake Operator

Salary/Rate:£30k - 36k per year
Working Options:On-site
Job type:Permanent
Town/City:Rochdale
County:Greater Manchester
Specialism:Metals & Engineering
Job ref:AL44
Post Date:December 16, 2025
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About the Role

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?
Find out more about this opportunity or how I can help you progress your career—contact me today or click Apply Now.


Please contact Adele Lewis or click Apply Now.

Call: 0151 209 2050 or 07537163611

Email: adele.lewis@aspion.co.uk

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