About the Role
<strong>Job Title:</strong> Press Operator<br><strong>Location:</strong> Birmingham<br><strong>Salary:</strong> Approximately <strong>£29,670 during training</strong>, rising to approximately <strong>£31,625 once trained</strong>, including shift allowances<br><strong>Hours:</strong> 38 hours per week<br><strong>Shift:</strong> Weekly rotating mornings and afternoons<br><strong>Contract:</strong> Permanent<br><br><em><strong>Operate modern machinery and build a long-term manufacturing career</strong></em><br><br>Are you an experienced Press Operator looking for a secure, permanent position with structured training, clear pay progression and an early finish every Friday?<br><br>Pertemps is recruiting on behalf of an established and growing Birmingham manufacturer. This is an excellent opportunity to join a quality-focused production environment where your experience will be valued and you will have the support needed to develop further.<br>You will operate power presses ranging from 20 to 250 tonnes, manufacture components to defined specifications and inspect your work throughout the production process.<br><br><strong>The Role</strong><br>Reporting to the Manufacturing Supervisor, you will operate power presses and associated production machinery to manufacture high-quality components in line with engineering and customer requirements.<br><strong>Your responsibilities will include:</strong><br><ul><li>Operating power presses ranging from 20 to 250 tonnes</li><ul><li>Manufacturing components to engineering drawings and quality specifications</li><li>Completing first-off and in-process inspections</li><li>Using verniers, micrometers, gauges and other measuring equipment</li><li>Ensuring components meet the required standards before progressing</li><li>Monitoring machine performance throughout production</li><li>Reporting machine faults and production issues promptly</li><li>Working with Supervisors, Coordinators and Engineers to maximise efficiency</li><li>Following production schedules and achieving daily output targets</li><li>Completing production records and maintaining product traceability</li><li>Supporting colleagues and contributing to a positive team environment</li><li>Maintaining a clean and organised workplace in line with 5S</li><li>Completing manual-handling duties when required</li><li>Following all quality and Health & Safety procedures</li></ul></ul><strong>What We’re Looking ForTo be considered, you should have:</strong><br><ul><li>At least two years’ experience within a manufacturing or production environment</li><ul><li>Previous experience operating power presses between 20 and 250 tonnes</li><li>Experience inspecting manufactured components</li><li>Confidence using verniers, micrometers and gauges</li><li>A good understanding of manufacturing quality standards</li><li>Strong attention to detail</li><li>Basic computer literacy</li><li>The ability to work safely within a busy production environment</li></ul></ul><strong>About You</strong><br><ul><li>Takes pride in producing accurate, high-quality work</li><ul><li>Follows instructions and production processes carefully</li><li>Identifies and reports problems promptly</li><li>Works effectively both independently and as part of a team</li><li>Is reliable, organised and adaptable</li><li>Is comfortable with the manual-handling requirements of the role</li><li>Has a positive attitude and is willing to learn</li><li>Takes personal responsibility for working safely</li></ul></ul><strong>Salary and Shift Pattern</strong><br>The training rate is <strong>£13.20 per hour</strong>, increasing to <strong>£14.07 per hour</strong> following successful completion of training.<br>You will rotate weekly between:<br><strong>Morning Shift – 7.5% allowance</strong><br><ul><li>Monday to Thursday: 6:00am–2:00pm</li><ul><li>Friday: 6:00am–12:00pm</li></ul></ul><strong>Afternoon Shift – 20% allowance</strong><br><ul><li>Monday to Thursday: 2:00pm–10:00pm</li><ul><li>Friday: 12:00pm–6:00pm</li></ul></ul>Based on the weekly rotation, total annual earnings are approximately:<br><ul><li><strong>£29,670 during training</strong></li><ul><li><strong>£31,625 once fully trained</strong></li></ul></ul><strong>What’s on Offer?</strong><ul><li>Permanent, full-time employment</li><ul><li>Clear pay progression following training</li><li>7.5% morning and 20% afternoon shift allowances</li><li>Weekly rotating shift pattern</li><li>Early finish every Friday</li><li>Full training and ongoing development</li><li>Stable employment with a growing manufacturer</li><li>Supportive and experienced production team</li><li>Long-term career and progression opportunities</li></ul></ul>If you have experience operating power presses and want a permanent role offering structured training, competitive shift allowances and long-term stability, apply today through Pertemps.