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Press Brake Technician
On site
Salary £30600 per annum, plus 33 days' annual leave (including bank holidays), pension, life assurance, Employee Assistance Programme, wellbeing support, and a flexible benefits package including a cycle to work scheme, health and dental insurance and two paid volunteering days per year.
Purpose
The Press Brake Technician is responsible for setting up, programming, operating, and troubleshooting press brake machines to fabricate metal parts in line with engineering drawings, work instructions, and quality standards.
About the role:
Set up, program, and operate manual press brake machines safely and efficiently.
Interpret engineering drawings, CAD drawings, blueprints, and work instructions to produce accurate components.
Select, install, and align appropriate tooling, punches, and dies for each job.
Calculate bend allowances, bend deductions, and material springback to ensure correct forming.
Carry out first-piece and in-process inspections using precision measuring tools.
Troubleshoot machine, tooling, and material issues to minimise downtime and maintain quality.
Optimise machine settings to improve efficiency, repeatability, and product quality.
Carry out routine maintenance checks and coordinate repairs where required.
Maintain accurate production, inspection, and quality records.
Follow all health and safety, quality, and housekeeping procedures at all times.
About you:
Technical training in engineering, manufacturing, or metal fabrication.
Proven experience as a Press Brake Technician, Setter, Programmer, or advanced Press Brake Operator.
Strong understanding of sheet metal fabrication processes and forming techniques.
Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications.
Competence using precision measuring tools, including calipers, micrometers, and protractors.
Good practical skills in maths, geometry, mechanics, and problem-solving.
Preferred Skills
Experience programming press brake machines such as Amada, Trumpf, Bystronic, Accurpress, or similar.
Experience working with a range of materials, including steel, aluminium, and stainless steel.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or 5S principles.
Ability to support, train, or mentor other operators when required.
About Unipart
We are a supply chain performance improvement partner. We Design, Make, Move, and Improve components in our customers’ supply chains, keeping their operations and assets moving and working better, for longer. Through our commitment to continuously driving operational efficiencies, we improve performance - saving time, cost, and carbon. Our ambition is to be the driving force behind efficient, resilient, and sustainable supply chains.
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
We believe that a great workplace is one where you can bring your whole self to work. Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible, inclusive, and based entirely on merit. We define merit through a combination of technical skills and the core behaviours that help our people thrive at Unipart. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of background or circumstances. We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity that exceeds our statutory obligations under the Equality Act 2010 and subsequent legislation. Whether it’s your age, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, family status, or any other characteristic that makes you ‘you’ - it is your talent and potential that we value most. Adjustments for you: We want you to perform at your best. If you require any reasonable adjustments or have specific accessibility needs at any stage of the application or interview process, please let us know. We are here to support you.
