Press Brake Operator – 4-Day Week – Livingston – £16.00 – £17.93/hr – with every Friday off.
We are currently seeking an experienced Press Brake Operator to join a busy sheet metal department in Livingston. This is an excellent opportunity for skilled operators looking for long-term stability, competitive pay, and a direct path to a permanent contract within a well-established and growing manufacturing environment.
You will be based in a fast-paced, safety-first workshop where attention to detail and high standards are paramount. The chosen candidate will handle the setting and operating of an Amada Press Brake, producing high-quality sheet metal components directly from technical engineering drawings and blueprints.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rates of £16.00 – £17.93/hr (based on experience).
- Work-Life Balance: Four-day working week (Monday to Thursday, 7:30am – 5:00pm) with every Friday off.
- Permanent Route: Genuine opportunity to secure a permanent contract within a growing business.
- Security: Stable workload featuring a highly varied pipeline of engineering projects.
- Environment: Respected, well-equipped fabrication facility with a supportive production team.
- Immediate Starts: Vacancies are available right away for the correct candidates.
Key Responsibilities:
- Set and operate an Amada Press Brake machine safely and efficiently.
- Read, interpret, and work accurately from complex engineering drawings and technical specs.
- Fold, bend, and roll sheet metal components to precise manufacturing tolerances.
- Manufacture a mix of bespoke parts and repeatable batch production components.
- Perform rigorous dimensional quality checks to ensure accuracy and consistency.
- Coordinate closely with assembly, welding, and production teams to hit tight deadlines.
- Keep your work area tidy and follow all workshop health & safety rules.
Experience & Requirements:
To be successful in this role, you must possess the following:
- Solid background as a Press Brake Operator within a busy sheet metal or fabrication shop.
- Direct experience setting and operating machinery (Amada software/hardware familiarity is highly preferred).
- First-class ability to read, follow, and calculate fold sequences from technical blueprints.
- Practical experience folding, bending, and shaping various gauges of sheet metal.
- Thorough understanding of workshop health, safety, and risk practices.
- Capability to work to tight manufacturing specs with minimal supervision.
- Strong attention to detail with a commitment to producing high-quality, mark-free workmanship.
- Legal right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship provided).
