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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Meet Our Recruiter

Adele Lewis

Senior Executive Consultant

0151 209 2050

adele.lewis@aspion.co.uk

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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