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Manual Press Operative

Stirling Warrington
Long Eaton · posted 20 August 2026
Salary
£32,000 – £33,000 a year
Job type
full time
Location
Long Eaton, Derbyshire
Category
Manufacturing/Surveying
Press Operative  Location: Long Eaton  Pay: Up to £16.00 per hour  Shift: Rotating Mornings and Afternoons  Job Type: Temporary with long-term potential We are currently recruiting for an experienced Hydraulic Press Operative to join a well-established manufacturing environment on a temporary basis, with the potential for the position to become long term. The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in press machining, ideally working with traditional/manual hydraulic press machines. This is a hands-on role and requires someone who is confident operating older-style manual press machinery and understands the importance of accuracy, quality and safe working practices. The Role Operating traditional/manual hydraulic press machines Setting and operating presses to produce components to specification Loading and positioning materials correctly Carrying out press machining and forming operations Checking components for quality and accuracy Following drawings, specifications and production requirements Maintaining a safe and tidy working environmentThe Ideal Candidate Previous press machining experience is essential Experience operating manual/older-style hydraulic presses Confident working with press machinery without relying heavily on automated systems Good understanding of press operations, tooling and material handling Strong attention to detail and quality Reliable, practical and hands-on approach Comfortable working rotating shifts This is a great opportunity for an experienced Press Machinist / Hydraulic Press Operative looking for a role that could develop into a long-term position. If you have genuine hands-on experience with manual hydraulic presses and press machining, please contact Sasha at (url removed)
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