Press / Forging Operator
CV-LibraryLeicester, City of LeicesterpermanentPosted: 7 April 2026
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Leicester
Permanent
Circa £13.50 - £14.00 per hour + shift allowance
Overview
EMBS Engineering is currently recruiting for a Press / Forging Operator to join a precision engineering company located in Leicester working on a permanent basis.
Due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, and DBS checks will be required. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.
What's in it for you?
* Stability / Longevity: Permanent
* Competitive Salary: Circa £13.50 - £14.00 per hour
* Hours: Double Days (38 hour week) + shift allowance
* Benefits:
* Overtime at premium rates
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Sick pay
* …PLUS MANY MORE!
Your responsibilities include:
* Operating a hot forging press machine day to day to machine precision engineering components
* Self-inspecting own parts using manual measuring equipment to meet customer specifications
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Machining large batch sizes of small to medium-sized parts
Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:
* Strong experience within a machining role
* Able to set & operate machines
* Comfortable performing multiple set ups per day
* Knowledge of forging & press machines
* Confidence in performing self inspection of parts using manual measuring equipment
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Worked with small to large batch sizes
If you are interested in the opportunity of Press / Forging Operator and believe you meet the illustrated criteria, apply today to join our clients’ growing machining department located in Leicester.
About us:
EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries.
We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role
Leicester
Permanent
Circa £13.50 - £14.00 per hour + shift allowance
Overview
EMBS Engineering is currently recruiting for a Press / Forging Operator to join a precision engineering company located in Leicester working on a permanent basis.
Due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, and DBS checks will be required. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.
What's in it for you?
* Stability / Longevity: Permanent
* Competitive Salary: Circa £13.50 - £14.00 per hour
* Hours: Double Days (38 hour week) + shift allowance
* Benefits:
* Overtime at premium rates
* Cycle to Work Scheme
* Sick pay
* …PLUS MANY MORE!
Your responsibilities include:
* Operating a hot forging press machine day to day to machine precision engineering components
* Self-inspecting own parts using manual measuring equipment to meet customer specifications
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Machining large batch sizes of small to medium-sized parts
Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:
* Strong experience within a machining role
* Able to set & operate machines
* Comfortable performing multiple set ups per day
* Knowledge of forging & press machines
* Confidence in performing self inspection of parts using manual measuring equipment
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Worked with small to large batch sizes
If you are interested in the opportunity of Press / Forging Operator and believe you meet the illustrated criteria, apply today to join our clients’ growing machining department located in Leicester.
About us:
EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries.
We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role