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Press Brake Operator

Salary Range
£11 - £11
£1 - £1 / mo

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Pontypool, Wales
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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Position Overview & Specifications

Job Title: Press Brake Operator
Contract Type: Permanent
Location: Pontypool
Industry: Industrial (Warehouse & Manufacturing)
Reference: HQ00010300_1676558005
Contact Name: Alex Milton
Contact Email:
Job Published: 16 February 2023
Job Description

Press Brake Operator

£11 per hour ( permanent position )

Pontypool

Are you an experienced Machine Operator on the lookout for a permanent position with an industry leading manufacturer? Does the thought of a role that can offer exciting career progression and ongoing development appeal to you?

If so, please read on. We are currently recruiting for a Press Brake Operator to join an 'employer of choice' in Pontypool. It's a great opportunity to be part of a company that can boast an excellent record in the oil and gas / nuclear industry. You will have the chance to work on a number of new, exciting projects in a modern working environment and be able to take advantage of great work variety and job satisfaction.

As Press Brake Operator you will:

  • Form metal parts by setting up and operating a computer numerical control (CNC) machine; maintain quality and safety standards, keeping records as well as maintaining equipment and supplies.

  • Be detail conscious and aware of the importance of checking all work i.e. 'first off' before carrying on to next level.

  • Maintain a high standard of housekeeping at all times and be familiar with working to daily production targets
Compliance with COSHH standards by ensuring safe use of chemicals

  • Ensure that the machine is maintained and you ensure disposal of unusable material in the appropriate scrap bins
  • Keeps skills sharp by reading up on machinery features and attending safety and other courses to enhance on-the-job operations

  • Meet production goals in terms of cycle time, quantity and quality

This is a permanent position with an industry leading company. This is a role with a genuine career path and the company in question takes pride in promoting and developing people from within. As well as a competitive starting salary, you can take advantage of a convenient location, free parking, an early Friday finish and the potential for overtime if you require it.

For immediate consideration, please forward your CV to Alex at Vibe Recruit.

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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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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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.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Press Brake Operator roles across Vibe Recruit'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 General.

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 £11 - £11 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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