Hydraulic Press Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Role: Hydraulic Press Setter
Shifts: 14:15 till 22:45 Monday to Thursday 10:45 till 15:45 Friday
Salary: £15.68 (additional shift allowance of £2.45)
Location: CV4
Are you ready for your next role? if so an exciting opportunity has come up to work for a leading sheet metal company.
The company offer a great work environment and team, canteen, early finish Fridays and much much more!
The role:
- Set and Operate Hydraulic Press
- Carry out tool try outs, prototype work for new projects
- Develop tools including trials & bedding in
- Blank development for new projects and prototype work
- Maintenance of machinery
- H&S processes/procedures need to be understood and followed
- The Hydraulic Press Setter Maintain high quality of finished products, adhering to original customer specifications.
The candidate:
- The Hydraulic Press Setter must have extensive manufacturing experience
- Must have ROSPA Licence
- Knowledge of operating machinery
- Fabrication experience & reading engineering drawings
Personal qualities to include, good time keeping, communication skills, enthusiastic, Trustworthy, strong character, flexible and proactive!
The company is an expert in sheet metal projects for the aerospace, rail, automotive and defense sectors. They are now looking to add to their already successful team with further Hydraulic Press Setters
If this sounds like you - then please continue and apply for the role with your up to date CV, alternatively if you would like a chat or further information on the role, please ring 07488885264 , Bhav.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £15.00-£18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Coventry: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Press Brake Operator: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £16.00-£18.13 per hour
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Coventry, West Midlands: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Hydraulic Press Operator roles across Optima UK's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to HR Consulting.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £16 - £18 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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