Press Brake Setter Night Shift
| Company: | Workforce Recruitment and Training |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £34,580 to £38,740 a year |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | NG7 1AA |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 10 Sept 2026 |
| Closing date: | 10 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Press Brake Setter – Night Shift
Location: Nottingham
Salary:
£16.63 – £18.63 per hour including night shift allowance
Annual Equivalent:
£34,580 – £38,740 per year
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Shift: Night Shift
Hours: 40 hours per week
Vacancies: 2
About the Role
Workforce are currently working with a well-established and growing engineering and manufacturing business in Nottingham to recruit
2 experienced Press Brake Setters to join their night-shift production team.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Press Brake Setter who is confident setting and operating CNC press brake machinery and enjoys working within a busy fabrication environment.
You will be responsible for setting machines, selecting the correct tooling and producing high-quality folded components to engineering drawings and customer specifications.
Key Responsibilities
• Set and operate CNC press brake machinery safely and efficiently.
• Read and accurately interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Select the correct tooling and machine settings for each job.
• Set up machines and make adjustments to achieve the required bends and tolerances.
• Produce high-quality folded and bent components across a range of materials and thicknesses.
• Carry out first-off inspections and regular quality checks throughout production.
• Use measuring equipment including verniers, rulers and angle gauges.
• Identify and resolve quality issues where possible and report any machine or production problems.
• Work to production schedules and maintain agreed output levels.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Follow all company health and safety procedures.
• Work closely with the wider production and fabrication team when required.
Skills & Experience
Essential:
• Previous experience as a
Press Brake Setter / Operator.
• Proven experience setting and operating CNC press brakes.
• Ability to work with a range of materials and material thicknesses.
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings.
• Experience selecting tooling and adjusting machine settings.
• Ability to work accurately to tight tolerances.
• Good understanding of sheet metal and fabrication processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Reliable, hardworking and able to work independently.
• Good team-working skills and a positive attitude.
Desirable:
• Experience using
Amada, Bystronic, Trumpf or similar press brake machinery.
• Counterbalance forklift licence.
• Overhead crane or lifting equipment experience.
• Previous sheet metal fabrication experience.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for experienced Press Brake Setters who take pride in their work and can consistently produce quality components in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
You should be:
• Skilled and confident in CNC press brake setting.
• Quality-focused with excellent attention to detail.
• Comfortable working independently on a night shift.
• Reliable, dependable and self-motivated.
• Flexible and willing to support the wider production team.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of workmanship.
What’s on Offer?
•
£16.63 – £18.63 per hour including night shift allowance.
•
£34,580 – £38,740 annual equivalent.
• 40 hours per week.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Permanent, stable employment.
• Company pension.
• Free on-site parking.
• Uniform and PPE provided.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Opportunity to join a growing engineering and manufacturing business.
Interested?
If you're an experienced
Press Brake Setter looking for a permanent night-shift opportunity in Nottingham, Workforce would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Workforce for more information about the role.
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