Press Brake Operative

Osborne Appointments • Hertford, England • Posted June 23, 2026

About the Role

Location: Buntingford

Hours: Full time

Salary: £14.00ph

An excellent opportunity has now arisen for a Press Brake Operator to join our clients successful team.

Duties of a Press Brake Operator:

  • Set up and operate press brake machinery in line with job specifications and production requirements.
  • Program machine settings, bend sequences, and back?gauge positions based on technical drawings.
  • Select and install appropriate tooling, punches, and dies for each job.
  • Load and position sheet metal materials safely and accurately.
  • Perform test bends and make adjustments to achieve correct angles, dimensions, and tolerances.
  • Monitor machine performance and respond to alarms, errors, or irregularities.

  • What we would like from you:


  • Technical Expertise: Experience setting up and operating press brake machinery, with the ability to read and interpret technical blueprints and engineering specifications.