Technical Operator

Press Setter / Technical Press Operator (Cold Press & Blanking) IMMEDIATE START | FULL TRAINING PROVIDED Sunderland 24-Month Fixed Term Contract £13.25 – £14.00ph | Up to £26.49ph Overtime Opportunity for Permanent Employment About the Role We are recruiting for a Press Setter / Technical Press Operator to join a leading automotive manufacturer at their Sunderland facility. This role is ideal for individuals who are naturally hands-on and mechanically minded, whether through work or personal interests such as fixing cars, working on bikes, or maintaining machinery. If you’re currently working as an operator but enjoy understanding how things work, fault finding, and getting involved in the technical side of equipment, this role offers a pathway into a more skilled, technical position within cold press and blanking operations. Key Responsibilities * Set, operate, and monitor cold press and blanking/progression press lines * Assist with tooling setup, adjustments, and basic fault finding * Support die changes and press setup activities * Carry out quality checks and ensure parts meet required standards * Identify and report issues with tooling, materials, or press performance * Use hand tools for adjustments and minor mechanical tasks * Work alongside maintenance and tooling teams to improve performance * Operate overhead cranes (training provided) What We’re Looking For We’re looking for people who enjoy working with their hands and understanding machinery: * Experience in a manufacturing or production environment (preferred) * OR strong mechanical interest outside of work (e.g. cars, bikes, DIY, engines, repairs) * A natural curiosity for how things work and how to fix them * Willingness to learn press setting and tooling processes * Hands-on, proactive attitude with good attention to detail * Interest in developing into a Press Setter or Technical Specialist What’s in it for You? * 24-month fixed-term contract with job security * Structured training to develop technical press and tooling skills * Clear progression into Press Setter roles and beyond * Opportunity to join a business with strong internal promotion history Shift Pattern Dayshift * Mon–Thurs: 06:45 – 15:03 * Fri: 06:45 – 14:13 Late Shift: * Monday - Thursday = 15:00 - 23:18 * Friday = 14:20 - 22:38 Apply Now