Press Operative
CV-LibraryStourport-on-Severn, WorcestershirepermanentPosted: 13 October 2026
Apply NowPress Shop Operative
Location: Stourport-on-Severn
Salary: £26,000–£28,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:00am–4:00pm; Friday, 7:00am–1:00pm
Contract: Permanent
The Role
We are looking for a reliable and hands-on Press Shop Operative to join a busy manufacturing environment in Stourport-on-Severn.
You will support the Press Department by operating saws, breaking out laser-cut parts and carrying out linishing duties. The successful candidate will take pride in their work, maintain high quality standards and develop their skills through on-the-job training.
Key Responsibilities
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Operating saws and assisting with the processing of metal components.
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Breaking out laser-cut parts and carrying out linishing duties.
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Inspecting finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
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Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
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Reporting defective tooling, jigs, fixtures or other issues that could affect production.
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Following safe working practices, including correct manual handling techniques.
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Learning to operate press brake controls where required.
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Supporting the wider production team with additional duties as needed.
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Travelling between sites occasionally, depending on business requirements.
Requirements
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Ability to use hand tools safely and effectively.
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Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, or willingness to learn.
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Willingness to learn how to operate press brake controls.
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Basic computer skills.
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Good time management and organisational skills.
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A keen eye for detail and commitment to producing quality work.
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A proactive approach, using initiative to resolve issues and support production.
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A strong work ethic and positive attitude.
What’s on Offer?
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Permanent employment within an established manufacturing environment.
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A consistent Monday-to-Friday working pattern, with an early finish on Fridays.
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The opportunity to develop practical manufacturing and engineering skills.
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On-the-job training and the chance to build experience within a press shop.
Coats Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this permanent vacancy
Location: Stourport-on-Severn
Salary: £26,000–£28,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:00am–4:00pm; Friday, 7:00am–1:00pm
Contract: Permanent
The Role
We are looking for a reliable and hands-on Press Shop Operative to join a busy manufacturing environment in Stourport-on-Severn.
You will support the Press Department by operating saws, breaking out laser-cut parts and carrying out linishing duties. The successful candidate will take pride in their work, maintain high quality standards and develop their skills through on-the-job training.
Key Responsibilities
*
Operating saws and assisting with the processing of metal components.
*
Breaking out laser-cut parts and carrying out linishing duties.
*
Inspecting finished products to ensure they meet quality standards and specifications.
*
Maintaining a clean, tidy and safe working environment.
*
Reporting defective tooling, jigs, fixtures or other issues that could affect production.
*
Following safe working practices, including correct manual handling techniques.
*
Learning to operate press brake controls where required.
*
Supporting the wider production team with additional duties as needed.
*
Travelling between sites occasionally, depending on business requirements.
Requirements
*
Ability to use hand tools safely and effectively.
*
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings, or willingness to learn.
*
Willingness to learn how to operate press brake controls.
*
Basic computer skills.
*
Good time management and organisational skills.
*
A keen eye for detail and commitment to producing quality work.
*
A proactive approach, using initiative to resolve issues and support production.
*
A strong work ethic and positive attitude.
What’s on Offer?
*
Permanent employment within an established manufacturing environment.
*
A consistent Monday-to-Friday working pattern, with an early finish on Fridays.
*
The opportunity to develop practical manufacturing and engineering skills.
*
On-the-job training and the chance to build experience within a press shop.
Coats Recruitment Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this permanent vacancy