Press brake Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Description
Start immediately as a Press Brake Operatives paying £12.03 per hour.
You will be working with a esteemed manufacturer within the local area supplying the UK and global markets with commercial kitchen equipment.
This role will see successful candidates operating a Press Brake machine to manufacture metal panelling which will be used within the assembly department.
Key Information
Posted: May 12, 2023 Location: Lincoln Reference: 150388 Duration: This role will lead to a permanent position for successful candidates. Hourly Rate: You can expect to earn £12.03 ph from day one. Upon successful completion of your probation, the client will place you on a salary. This will be based on your hourly rate plus a shift bonus, depending on which shift pattern you opt for. Working Hours: Press Brake Machine Operatives will be working either of the shifts below, depending on the suitability to successful candidates. Shift pattern 1: Working Days on a 2on, 2 off pattern. 6 am till 6 pm each day. Shift pattern 2: Working Nights, Monday to Thursday. 6 pm to 4 am each day. Both shift patterns will average 40 hours per week. You are given 30 minutes each day for lunch with a paid tea break in the morning and afternoon. Closing Date: 20230601 Experience & Qualifications Please ensure you have the following when making an application:- Previous Bending Machine Operative experience
- A good level of English writing and reading
- Able to work from technical information or drawings
- Physically fit due to the nature of work
Initially, you will start a fixed day shift averaging 40 hours per week to train for the role and gain the opportunity to grow comfortable with the client.
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.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Press brake Operator roles across QS Recruitment'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 General.
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 £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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