Press Brake & Guillotine Operator
Winner Recruitment
Badsworth · posted 1 August 2026
Salary
£17.38 an hour
Job type
full time
Location
Badsworth, England
Press Brake & Guillotine Operator
Location:
Pontefract, WF9 Pay Rate:
Up to £17.38 per hour, depending on experience Hours:
40 hours per week Job Type:
Full-time Industry:
Manufacturing / Engineering Winner Recruitment are currently recruiting
Winner Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced
Press Brake & Guillotine Operator
to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Pontefract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sheet metal operator to join a skilled Prep Team, working with a range of metalworking machinery to prepare components for fabrication and painting. The Role
Responsibilities will include: Operating guillotine, press brake, CNC plasma cutter and bandsaw machinery. Reading and interpreting 2D technical drawings and sketches. Calculating cut sizes and dimensions from drawings. Setting up and adjusting machinery to meet production requirements. Loading and unloading materials safely and efficiently. Preparing sheet metal and components for fabrication and painting. Carrying out quality checks on finished components. Completing production paperwork and records. Performing routine machine checks and basic maintenance. Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment. Following company health and safety procedures and wearing the correct PPE. The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will ideally have: Previous experience operating a Press Brake and Guillotine. Experience with CNC Plasma or Bandsaw machinery would be advantageous. The ability to read and understand 2D technical drawings. Previous experience within sheet metal fabrication or a manufacturing environment. Excellent attention to detail. The ability to work independently and as part of a team. A strong commitment to health and safety. Good physical fitness, as the role involves standing, lifting and handling materials. Shift Patterns
Days: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm Afters: Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm – 12:30am The Afters shift includes a
20% shift allowance . Pay & Benefits
Up to £17.38 per hour, depending on experience. 40 hours per week. 31 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service. Holiday buy/sell scheme. Christmas shutdown. Paid breaks. Workplace health checks. Specsavers vouchers. 24/7 GP access. Salary sacrifice scheme. Death-in-service cover. Free on-site parking. Training and development opportunities. Career progression opportunities. Supportive working environment. Apply Today
If you have experience operating
Press Brakes, Guillotines or other sheet metal machinery
and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Winner Recruitment today or send your CV to our recruitment team. Winner Recruitment – Connecting skilled people with great opportunities.
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Location:
Pontefract, WF9 Pay Rate:
Up to £17.38 per hour, depending on experience Hours:
40 hours per week Job Type:
Full-time Industry:
Manufacturing / Engineering Winner Recruitment are currently recruiting
Winner Recruitment are currently looking for an experienced
Press Brake & Guillotine Operator
to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Pontefract. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced sheet metal operator to join a skilled Prep Team, working with a range of metalworking machinery to prepare components for fabrication and painting. The Role
Responsibilities will include: Operating guillotine, press brake, CNC plasma cutter and bandsaw machinery. Reading and interpreting 2D technical drawings and sketches. Calculating cut sizes and dimensions from drawings. Setting up and adjusting machinery to meet production requirements. Loading and unloading materials safely and efficiently. Preparing sheet metal and components for fabrication and painting. Carrying out quality checks on finished components. Completing production paperwork and records. Performing routine machine checks and basic maintenance. Maintaining a clean, organised and safe working environment. Following company health and safety procedures and wearing the correct PPE. The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will ideally have: Previous experience operating a Press Brake and Guillotine. Experience with CNC Plasma or Bandsaw machinery would be advantageous. The ability to read and understand 2D technical drawings. Previous experience within sheet metal fabrication or a manufacturing environment. Excellent attention to detail. The ability to work independently and as part of a team. A strong commitment to health and safety. Good physical fitness, as the role involves standing, lifting and handling materials. Shift Patterns
Days: Monday to Friday, 6:00am – 2:30pm Afters: Monday to Thursday, 2:00pm – 12:30am The Afters shift includes a
20% shift allowance . Pay & Benefits
Up to £17.38 per hour, depending on experience. 40 hours per week. 31 days holiday including bank holidays, increasing with service. Holiday buy/sell scheme. Christmas shutdown. Paid breaks. Workplace health checks. Specsavers vouchers. 24/7 GP access. Salary sacrifice scheme. Death-in-service cover. Free on-site parking. Training and development opportunities. Career progression opportunities. Supportive working environment. Apply Today
If you have experience operating
Press Brakes, Guillotines or other sheet metal machinery
and are looking for your next opportunity, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Winner Recruitment today or send your CV to our recruitment team. Winner Recruitment – Connecting skilled people with great opportunities.
TPBN1_UKTJ