CNC Press Brake Machinist

Ilkeston
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CNC Press Brake Machinist

Ilkeston (DE7)

£15.00 per hour

4 on 4 off - 12‑hour shifts

Permanent position

Are you an experienced CNC Press Brake Machinist looking to join a fast‑growing, highly automated precision manufacturing environment?

Our client is a leading supplier of fabricated components across a wide variety of sectors.

The Role

You'll be responsible for producing accurate, high‑quality folded components.

Daily duties include:

Setting, operating & adjusting Bystronic CNC press brakes

Folding laser‑cut parts to tight tolerances

Reading & interpreting engineering drawings

Selecting tooling, ensuring correct alignment & calibration

Quality checking with verniers, angle gauges and measuring tools

Working to strict 5S and ISO standards

What We're Looking For

Essential:

CNC Press Brake experience is a MUST

Ability to interpret engineering drawings

Strong understanding of bend allowances & tooling setups

Knowledge of mild steel, stainless steel & aluminiumDesirable:

Experience with robotic bending systems

Awareness of wider fabrication processes

Why Join This Employer?

Work with state‑of‑the‑art Bystronic CNC press brakes (Xpert 320 / 150 / 40 series)

Modern, highly automated production facility

4 on / 4 off - 12‑hour shifts (Please note: this pattern includes weekend working)

Overtime available at Time and a half

Free workwear

Monthly bonus scheme

Free life insurance

Interested? Apply Today!

Send us your CV or message us directly for more information.

Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

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