Press Operator

Manpower; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Press Operator in Coventry to support manufacturing operations. The successful candidate will operate various machinery, carry out quality checks, and record production data accurately. Ideal applicants will have the ability to work flexibly across machines, pay strong attention to detail, and follow written instructions. This role offers a competitive pay rate of £20.36 per hour on a contract lasting 9 months.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to work across multiple manufacturing or press-based machines.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to self-inspect work.
• Basic numeracy skills, including adding and subtracting whole numbers, decimals, and fractions.

Responsibilities

• Operate and work flexibly across multiple machines.
• Inspect, measure, and verify own work to ensure quality standards.
• Follow simple written work instructions and procedures.
• Accurately record production and quality data.
• Maintain a safe and tidy working environment.

Skills

Manufacturing machine operation

Attention to detail

Basic numeracy skills

Ability to understand written instructions

Reliable and adaptable

Job description

Job Title: Press Operator

Pay Rate: £20.36 per hour (PAYE)
Contract Duration: 9 months
Location: Coventry

Role Overview

We are seeking a skilled and flexible Press Operator to support manufacturing operations in Coventry. The successful candidate will be responsible for operating a range of machinery, carrying out quality checks, and accurately recording production data while working to written instructions.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and work flexibly across multiple machines, including:

  • Press Dimple

  • Bending

  • Brazing

  • Cropping

  • Cutting

  • Straightener

  • Extrusion Press

• Inspect, measure, and verify own work to ensure it meets required quality standards

• Follow simple written work instructions and procedures

• Accurately record production and quality data as required

• Maintain a safe and tidy working environment at all times

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven ability to work across multiple manufacturing or press-based machines

• Strong attention to detail with the ability to self-inspect work

• Basic numeracy skills, including the ability to add and subtract whole numbers, decimals, and fractions

• Ability to read and understand simple written instructions

• Reliable, adaptable, and able to work independently when required