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Press Brake Operator

Fen Ditton
1 week ago
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PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING:Recognising the RESTRICTED nature of the work suitable candidates will be baseline level (BPSS) clearable or eligible for this level of clearance

Job Description:

This is a fantastic opportunity to join Marshalls Land Systems ((url removed)/) and their team of Press Brake Setter/Operators, manufacturing mobile workspaces and their associated equipment. The role will be based at their facility in Cambridge (postcode is CB5 8RX)

You will be playing an important role in some high-profile military projects, and your ideas and contribution will be valued in a business where people really matter. Training will be provided on the products and there is scope for further development and progression within the company

STANDARD pays £19.69 per hour PAYE (holiday pay is paid on top)

ANYTHING OVER 37 HOURS IS TIME AND HALF which pays £29.54 per hour PAYE

SUNDAYS pays £39.38 per hour PAYE

Umbrella rates available please enquire for further details, role is inside IR35

ly for 6 -12 months (potential for extension and permanent prospects)

Hours: 7.15am – 3.45pm Monday to Thursday with a half day finish on Friday’s

Purpose of the role:

Operation/setting of CNC and manual machine tools (brake presses, saws and laser cutters)
Machining of composite/metallic components to a high standard
Carry out planned maintenance of machinery in accordance with maintenance schedules
Tooling Modifications and repairs as detailed within manufacturing job cards and verbal instructions
To ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with local risk assessments and current health and safety legislation
(Training will be available to allow all staff to gain more skills within the department outside the requirements of this job profile)
Experience/Qualifications:

Significant experience using CNC machines and manual machine tools
Any prior press brake experience would be highly desirable
Extensive experience in Component Part Manufacturing/Assemblies within an Engineering/Manufacturing environment
NVQ level 3 or equivalent or time-served apprentice
Good communication skills
Demonstrate high standards of quality at work
Ability to plan own workload and prioritise
Experience of machining composite materials would be beneficial
Flexible approach to work.
About Marshall’s:

Based in the UK, with operations in Canada, Marshall Land Systems specialises in the design and production of deployable operational infrastructure and mission support for humanitarian, defence and security operations across the globe. Other core services include the integration of complex systems into a range of vehicles for use by the military and security services including explosive ordnance disposal and battlefield ambulances all underpinned by a full in-life managed service provision to ensure customers‘ equipment is available where and when they need it

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