Night Owl with a knack for bending metal?
Job Title: Press Brake Operative – Nights
Location: Northampton
Pay: £16 – £18/hour (incl. shift allowance)
Hours: Mon – Thu, 19:30–06:00
Some people count sheep at night, you’ll be counting bends.
We’re on the hunt for a Press Brake Operative to join a long established and growing sheet metal specialist in Northampton. These guys have been turning flat sheets into precision engineered parts for over 30 years, supplying some of the UK and Europe’s most demanding industries.
What you’ll be doing:
- Operating a press brake to produce high quality components to tight tolerances
- Working from engineering drawings and job sheets
- Performing your own checks to make sure every bend is spot on
- Communicating with the team to keep jobs flowing smoothly (even at 2am)
- Pitching in with other manufacturing tasks when needed. Variety is the spice of night life
What we’re looking for:
- Solid press brake operating experience (essential)
- Manufacturing or sheet metal background
- Self-motivated, with a sharp eye for detail
- Able to work independently and as part of a small, skilled night crew
What we offer:
- Company pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Uniform provided
- 20 days holiday plus public holidays
- Staff canteen, local amenities, and the occasional staff event to keep things lively
If you’re the kind of person who’d rather be crafting precision bends than bingeing late night TV, we’d love to hear from you.
Recruitment Process:
If you have any questions before applying, please call Josh at Your Recruiters on 0116 467 0800 or contact him by email at josh.whitmore@your-recruiters.co.uk.
Your Recruiters Limited is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will receive a response, with detailed feedback provided to those unsuccessful at the interview stage.
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Josh Whitmore
Josh joined Your Recruiters in April 2024 to set up and lead our Engineering Division, following 6 years of industry experience working exclusively in engineering recruitment. He primarily recruits for Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineers, Manufacturing Technicians, and Engineering Managers for temporary contracts and permanent job roles.
Josh thrives because of his technical understanding and ability to communicate with engineers and engineering managers. He is proud of being recognised as a non salesy recruiter amongst technical candidates and clients.
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Night Owl with a knack for bending metal?
Job Title: Press Brake Operative – Nights
Location: Northampton
Pay: £16 – £18/hour (incl. shift allowance)
Hours: Mon – Thu, 19:30–06:00
Some people count sheep at night, you’ll be counting bends.
We’re on the hunt for a Press Brake Operative to join a long established and growing sheet metal specialist in Northampton. These guys have been turning flat sheets into precision engineered parts for over 30 years, supplying some of the UK and Europe’s most demanding industries.
What you’ll be doing:
- Operating a press brake to produce high quality components to tight tolerances
- Working from engineering drawings and job sheets
- Performing your own checks to make sure every bend is spot on
- Communicating with the team to keep jobs flowing smoothly (even at 2am)
- Pitching in with other manufacturing tasks when needed. Variety is the spice of night life
What we’re looking for:
- Solid press brake operating experience (essential)
- Manufacturing or sheet metal background
- Self-motivated, with a sharp eye for detail
- Able to work independently and as part of a small, skilled night crew
What we offer:
- Company pension scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Uniform provided
- 20 days holiday plus public holidays
- Staff canteen, local amenities, and the occasional staff event to keep things lively
If you’re the kind of person who’d rather be crafting precision bends than bingeing late night TV, we’d love to hear from you.
Recruitment Process:
If you have any questions before applying, please call Josh at Your Recruiters on 0116 467 0800 or contact him by email at josh.whitmore@your-recruiters.co.uk.
Your Recruiters Limited is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will receive a response, with detailed feedback provided to those unsuccessful at the interview stage.
Meet Your Recruiter:

Josh Whitmore
Josh joined Your Recruiters in April 2024 to set up and lead our Engineering Division, following 6 years of industry experience working exclusively in engineering recruitment. He primarily recruits for Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineers, Manufacturing Technicians, and Engineering Managers for temporary contracts and permanent job roles.
Josh thrives because of his technical understanding and ability to communicate with engineers and engineering managers. He is proud of being recognised as a non salesy recruiter amongst technical candidates and clients.
