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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Machine Operative - Press Brake

Salary Range
£22,000 - £27,000
£1,833 - £2,250 / mo

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Location Base
Eastleigh, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Purpose of Role

This role is ideal for a candidate who is familiar with a manufacturing environment. A good work ethic is also ideal.

You will be operating the Bystronic Press Brake as part of the manufacturing process, ensuring high quality products are delivered on time and effectively. This role will be 2pm – 10pm, with earlier shifts necessary for training purposes.

Core Responsibilities

  • Construct our product by operating the Bystronic Press Brake
  • Refer to technical drawings and documents for use when folding sheet metal, to make sure the Press Break is used properly
  • Inspect your work throughout the manufacturing process, and reporting shortages and defects to your Team Leader / Manager
  • To assist with the rework of piece parts or final assemblies, as and when required
  • Ensure tools and working area are respected, keeping spaces tidy and free from hazards
  • Be a key contributor to the development of new and improved products
  • One of our core values is ‘Safety Starts with Me.’ You must stick to this by being aware of the safety of yourself and others: to observe all signs, instructions, policies and rules relevant to Health & Safety
  • Be flexible with overtime where needed to support the department
  • Communicate to Team leaders / Managers to ensure workflow is on track
  • Work in line with the Capacity Reservations and ensure all hours are posted correctly and on time
  • To follow all other reasonable requests made by your Team Leader / Manager

Who are VES?

VES manufacture a wide range of air handling, heat recovery, supply and extract units for public, commercial and industrial buildings across the UK. Our vision is to deliver better air for the built environment, create value for occupants and buildings, and make ‘bespoke' synonymous with quality.

Throughout its history, VES has maintained a personal, professional business approach, and a thriving work culture founded on 6 core values:

  • We communicate.
  • We act with purpose.
  • We think customer.
  • We develop and grow.
  • We work as a team.
  • Safety starts with me.

Additional Benefits

  • VES offers all employees a range of benefits, including:
  • Birthday / Celebration Day Off
  • Annual pay review
  • Company celebrations including pizza, breakfast, coffee, fish and chips
  • Opportunities to develop and grow skills within the business
  • Opportunities to side-step and begin long-term careers
  • Receive on-the-job training to enrich your role
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme, offering telephone and online advice on a range of topics such as finances, legal advice, and wellbeing.

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your CV to us. We look forward to seeing your application with us.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £22,000.00-£27,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Free parking
  • Life insurance
  • On-site parking

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Eastleigh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

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.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Machinery Manufacturing

Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Machine Operative - Press Brake roles across VES Andover Ltd's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Machinery Manufacturing.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £22,000 - £27,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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