Press Brake / Machine Operator - Nights

Press Brake / Machine Operator – Nights Basingstoke, Hampshire £18.50 per hour + Overtime + Benefits Permanent Nights | Training Provided Are you a Machine Operator, Production Operative or Fabrication Operative looking to develop your skills and train as a CNC Press Brake Operator? We're recruiting for an established UK manufacturer in Basingstoke offering an excellent opportunity for someone with manufacturing, engineering or workshop experience to develop into a skilled Press Brake Operator. Previous press brake experience is not essential. If you're practical, comfortable working around machinery and have the right attitude and aptitude to learn, full training and support will be provided. The Role Working within the fabrication department, you'll be trained to: Set and operate CNC press brake machinery Select and set tooling for different jobs Read engineering drawings and job instructions Produce accurate sheet metal components Use measuring equipment and carry out quality checks Work with mild steel, stainless steel and galvanised materials Identify and resolve basic production issues The company operates Amada and LVD press brakes, and you'll work alongside experienced colleagues while developing your skills. About You We're interested in candidates with some previous experience in a manufacturing, engineering, fabrication, automotive or workshop environment. Your background could include: Machine Operator | Production Operative | Fabrication Operative | Laser Operator | Punch Operator | Sheet Metal Worker | Engineering Operative | Automotive Production | CNC Operator You don't need to be an experienced Press Brake Setter. What matters is that you: Have some manufacturing, engineering or workshop experience Are practical and mechanically minded Are comfortable working with machinery Have good attention to detail Take quality and safety seriously Are reliable and keen to learn Want to develop your technical skills Any experience reading engineering drawings, using measuring equipment or working with fabrication machinery would be advantageous. Pay & Benefits £18.50 per hour Permanent night shift Weekday overtime paid at time and one-third Up to 2 hours' overtime per day available during the week Saturday overtime paid at time and one-half, with a full day potentially available 25 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays Pension after 12 weeks – 4% employee / 5% employer contribution Full CNC press brake training and development Permanent position with an established UK manufacturer This is an excellent opportunity if you're currently working in manufacturing or engineering and want to step up from a general machine or production role and develop a skilled CNC fabrication career. Experienced Press Brake Operators are also encouraged to apply. Apply today for further information and a confidential discussion. Applicants must have unrestricted right to work in the UK. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position