Job Description
An excellent opportunity for an experienced Press-brake Setter / Operator to join a well-established company.
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent – 45 Hours Per Week
Salary: £18.00 Per Hour – Approximate Annual Salary of £42,120
Location: Daventry, Northamptonshire NN11
Schedule: Monday to Thursday from 07:00am to 5:15pm, Fridays from 07:00am to 1:00pm
About the Company
They are a well-established, financially secure manufacturing business with a proven track record of consistent growth, particularly since 2019. As part of their continued expansion, they are looking for a motivated and highly skilled Press-brake Setter to join their sheet metal manufacturing team. The company values stability, teamwork, quality, and employee development, offering a supportive working environment with ongoing training and clear career progression.
About the Role
They are seeking a skilled and reliable Press-brake Setter to take an active role in their busy sheet metal department. The successful candidate will primarily be responsible for setting, programming/adjusting, and operating Bystronic and Edward Pearson 80–150 tonne press-brake machines to produce precision-formed components directly from technical engineering drawings.
Working within a fast-paced environment, you will take technical ownership of machine tooling, first-off inspection, and production runs, liaising closely with the Cell Leader and wider team to ensure quality standards and production targets are consistently met.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Fully set, program/adjust, and operate Bystronic and Edward Pearson press brakes ranging from 80 to 150 tonnes.
- Select, install, and align correct tooling, V-dies, and punches to suit material type, thickness, and bend allowances.
- Interpret complex engineering drawings, bend sequences, and technical specifications to produce accurate sheet metal components.
- Perform first-off and in-process quality inspections using standard measuring instruments (calipers, protractors, height gauges) to ensure tight tolerances are held.
- Support and guide operators during production runs, troubleshooting forming errors or angle deviations as required.
- Carry out general metalworking duties, including rolling and forming where required.
- Work flexibly within the department, assisting with other sheet metal processes (including laser cutting) when necessary.
- Liaise with the Cell Leader to coordinate job priorities and meet production schedules.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe working environment while adhering to 5S and company health & safety procedures.
Candidate Requirements
We are looking for a dependable, quality-conscious individual with proven press-brake setting expertise and a methodical approach to engineering challenges.
Essential Requirements:
- Proven experience setting and operating multi-axis press-brake machinery (ideally 80–150 tonnes).
- Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, geometric tolerances, and bend allowances.
- Hands-on experience with tooling selection, setup, and first-off part inspection.
- Solid background working within sheet metal fabrication or precision manufacturing environments.
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and manage tight production deadlines.
- Good communication skills and a willingness to support/mentor less experienced operators.
- Right to work in the UK.
Desirable:
- Direct experience setting and operating Bystronic (e.g., ByVision Bending) and/or Edward Pearson press brakes.
- Capability with offline or online machine programming.
- Experience in complementary sheet metal processes, such as plate rolling or CNC laser cutting.
Company Benefits
- Competitive hourly rate: £18.00 per hour
- Generous overtime rates: 1.5x Monday to Saturday and 2.0x Sundays and Bank Holidays
- 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
- Company closure over the Christmas period
- Company pension scheme
- Employee referral bonus scheme
- Bereavement leave
- Company social events and gatherings
- Free, secure on-site parking
- Ongoing technical training and opportunities for career progression
If you have the technical setting skills and experience to excel in this role, please apply now for immediate consideration.
The employer fully supports Equality in Employment. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business need.
