CNC Press Brake / CNC Punch Operator
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Jun 11, 2025

CNC Press Brake / CNC Punch Operator

Competitive
Haslingden, Lancashire
Full Time , Permanent

CNC Press Brake / CNC Punch Operator

BB4, Haslingden, Lancashire

Competitive Salary, dependant on skills and experience (overtime also available)

Bridge Catering Fabrications LTD is a commercial catering equipment supplier with almost twenty years’ experience in the design and manufacture of top quality stainless steel equipment together with associated air control systems for commercial kitchens, manufactured to exacting standards.

We are looking to expand the team and recruit a CNC Press Brake / Punch Operator.

Experience with Trumpf machines would be an advantage but not essential as would working in the Catering / Hygiene industry.

Working hours

  • Monday to Friday 8am – 4.30pm.

Salary

  • Benefits: Competitive salary, Dependant on skills and experience (overtime also available), 25 days Holiday plus Bank Holidays, Pension, Uniform provided, Staff training/development, Free car parking.

Background Information:

We are Bridge Catering Equipment and as a commercial catering equipment supplier, we have over twenty five years’ experience in the design and manufacture of top quality stainless steel equipment together with associated air control systems for commercial kitchens, manufactured to exacting standards. We manufacture a wide range of fabrication equipment for kitchens, bar areas and front of house, including air extraction and input systems, all built to your specification.

A highly respected commercial kitchen equipment supplier, we pride ourselves on working closely with our customers, providing a complete service offering advice on design and specification, from kitchen workflow considerations to current health and safety issues.

We ensure it meets with your client’s requirements and ultimately manufacture the quality products your customers/clients require to meet all their practical needs within the kitchen environment.

Purpose of Job:

(Why is the jobholder employed?)

This role is to operate a Tru-Punch 100 (Trumpf) Machine.

Main Duties:

(What are the main duties or tasks of the Jobholder?)

  • To do a daily start up and shut down of the machine
  • Working with sheet metal, dealing with a variety of products and materials
  • To produce fault free products
  • Maintaining a clean and organised department.
  • Work in accordance with company processes and procedures.
  • To check job paperwork and liaise with the Drawing department for tooling/program issues
  • Meeting production demands and targets.
  • To record sheet usage against scrap/waste
  • Ensuring quality and high standards are constantly met.
  • Good visual inspection skills, with the ability to read engineering drawings is desirable.
  • Assemble component parts prior to subsequent operations.
  • Ensure assigned work is understood prior to commencing
  • Carry out any lawful instruction by a member of the Management team.

KPI’s

  • Comply with Standard Operating Procedures
  • Comply with site Health & Safety policies and processes
  • Complete housekeeping duties in assigned areas on a daily basis / when required
  • Complete assigned work within given timeframe and according to specifications
  • Complete any required paperwork on time
  • Adhere to all PPE / workwear requirements

Skills and behaviour:

Key Skills

  • Excellent interpersonal skills
  • High level of attention to detail and accuracy is paramount.
  • Excellent numeracy skills
  • Ability to communicate at all levels either face to face or in writing.
  • Working knowledge of CNC machinery
  • Trumpf Punch experience
  • Excellent work planning and organisational skills
  • Ability to meet deadlines

Behaviours:

  • Process focused
  • Personable and professional approach.
  • Results Driven
  • Not afraid to ask for help, advice and assistance when required.
  • Positive approach to work in all dealings and activities.
  • Commitment to ongoing personal development.
  • A “can do” approach to all dealings with colleagues
salary
Competitive
Location
Haslingden, Lancashire
Employment type
Full Time , Permanent
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Company info

The Bridge Group – Bridge Catering Equipment and Bridge Air Control Systems is a well-established, leading manufacturer of stainless steel fabrication products. We produce a range of commercial catering products and air input and extraction control systems for the catering industry.

Bridge Sheet Metal, the inaugural company, was originally founded in 1982 by Brian Fenton who laid the foundations for the company and built the business to where it stands today.

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