Press Brake Operator


Company:	GI Group Main Account
Salary:	£14.11 to £15.09 an hour
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Banbury, OX16 1SH
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Contract
Posting date:	29 Oct 2026
Closing date:	19 Nov 2026

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Summary

Location: Banbury, Oxfordshire

Pay: £14.11 - £15.09 per hour depending on experience

Hours: Mon-Thu 07:00 - 15:30 / Fri 07:00 - 15:00

Contract: Temp to perm

Are you a Press Brake Operator looking for a stable role in a fast‑paced production environment? Our client, a well‑established and growing engineering manufacturer in Banbury, is expanding their production team and looking for a Press Brake Operator to start immediately.

Key responsibilities

· Set, program (as required) and operate Amada press brakes

· Read and work from engineering drawings and bend schedules

· Select tooling, set back gauges, and carry out first-off checks

· Measure and inspect components using basic measuring equipment

· Maintain safe working practices and keep work area tidy

· Support continuous improvement and meet production targets

What we're looking for

· Proven experience setting and operating Amada press brakes (downstroking essential)

· Confident interpreting technical drawings

· Good understanding of sheet metal fabrication and tolerances

· Strong attention to detail and quality

Benefits

· Standard company benefits (holiday, pension etc.)

· Training and career progression

· Overtime opportunities paid at higher rate

· Temp to perm position with stability

· Early finish Friday!

Ready to apply?

We want to hear from you! Please apply online or contact us on 01604 824170

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corporate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Friendly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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