Location
Poole, Dorset, England
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Permanent | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
06/08/2026
Closing date
03/09/2026
Sheet Metal Press Brake Operator | Poole | £30,000
You'll be the one making sure every trim and flashing leaves the workshop exactly to spec.
No two jobs are quite the same, from standard runs to bespoke profiles built from customer drawings.
This is a role where your attention to detail is genuinely relied on, not just appreciated.
As a Sheet Metal Press Brake Operator, you will benefit from:
Working Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 4.30pm and Friday 8.30am to 4.00pm
A generous pension scheme, plus private health and dental care
A discretionary year end bonus
25 days annual leave, inclusive of a Christmas shutdown, plus bank holidays
Ongoing supported training and development opportunities
Joining an established, well-regarded local employer
As a Sheet Metal Press Brake Operator, your responsibilities will include:
Operating workshop machinery including guillotine, brake press, and turret punch equipment
Producing EVA, aluminium, and galvanised metal trims and flashings to specification
Reading and working accurately from technical drawings to produce bespoke profiles
Checking all equipment before use and maintaining a clean, safe working environment
Assisting with the loading and unloading of customer consignments and stock
Supporting the powder coating and pre-treatment lines when required
As a Sheet Metal Press Brake Operator, your experience will include:
A proven track record in the sheet metal fabrication industry
Good working knowledge of press brakes and guillotines
Excellent attention to detail and strong communication skills
A solid awareness of Health & Safety in the workplace
CNC turret punch or fibre laser cutting experience desirable
Forklift licence desirable
If you're a skilled Sheet Metal Press Brake Operator looking for a stable role with genuine training and progression on offer, apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Ella Deeley at Rubicon for more information.