Press Brake Setter Operator

HR GO Recruitment • Harlow, Essex • Posted July 09, 2026

About the Role

Sheet Metal Worker - Press Brake Setter Operator

Press Brake Setter / Operator role in Harlow | Mon to Fri 08:00-16:30 | £15.00-£18.00 p/hr DOE |

Overtime at time and a half.

Role overview:

We are recruiting for an experienced Sheet Metal Worker / Press Brake Setter Operator to join a busy engineering workshop in Harlow on a temp to perm or permanent basis. The ideal candidate would be looking for a stable day-shift role with regular overtime opportunities, producing quality sheet metal components to drawing.

Key responsibilities:

Set up and operate press brake machines (tooling selection, changes, setting bends/angles)
Work from engineering drawings/work instructions to produce parts to specification
Complete first-off, in-process and final quality checks using measuring equipment
Maintain a clean and safe work area, following all health & safety procedures
Support production targets and continuous improvement

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