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Press Operative / Hydraulic Press Operator (Temporary)

29 September by Thorn Baker Group : Thorn Baker Industrial : CH-IND

Job Location:
United Kingdom -England -East Midlands -Derbyshire -Dronfield
Salary:
£13.15 - £14.18/hour

Press Operative / Hydraulic Press Operator

Location: Dronfield
Pay: £13.15 per hour (Days) / £14.18 per hour (Nights)
Hours: Monday to Thursday – rotating days and nights
Job Type: Full-Time, Long-Term

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing company in Dronfield for a Press Operative / Hydraulic Press Operator to join their team on a long-term basis.

The Role

Working as a Press Operative / Hydraulic Press Operator, you will be responsible for operating hydraulic press machinery as part of the manufacturing and production process.

Duties include:

  • Operating hydraulic press machinery safely and efficiently

  • Loading and unloading materials and finished products

  • Preparing materials for the production process

  • Monitoring machinery and production processes

  • Carrying out quality checks

  • Completing production records and paperwork

  • Following health & safety and production procedures

  • Reporting any machinery or production issues

  • Keeping the work area clean and organised

Shifts & Pay

The role operates on a weekly rotating day and night shift pattern, Monday to Thursday.

Days: 05:45 – 17:45
£13.15 per hour – paid for 49 hours per week

Nights: 17:45 – 05:45
£14.18 per hour – paid for 57 hours per week

The additional paid hours are built into the shift arrangement.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in manufacturing, production, factory or machine operating is desirable

  • Hydraulic press, press operating or Pressman experience is advantageous

  • Good attention to detail

  • Reliable with good timekeeping and attendance

  • Comfortable working in a hands-on, industrial environment

  • Able to follow instructions and health & safety procedures

  • Willing to work rotating day and night shifts

Benefits

  • Three-day weekend every week – Friday, Saturday and Sunday off

  • All UK bank holidays off

  • Weekly pay

  • Full training provided

  • Long-term employment

  • Well-established manufacturing environment

Interested?

Click Apply Now and one of the Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment team will be in touch.

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