Press Brake Operator

**We are seeking a Press Brake Operator for our ACO Building Drainage manufacturing team based in Bedford, experience using a Press Brake is desired, however training can be provided.**:
As a Press Brake Operator at ACO Building Drainage, you will be an integral part of our manufacturing team, responsible for operating and maintaining brake press machinery to produce precision components for our stainless steel drainage systems.

This is a full-time role working 39 hours per week, 7am - 4pm Monday to Thursday and 7am - 12 noon on Fridays.

**Main Tasks**:

- Operate Press Brake; including machine set-up, selecting tooling, safety checks. Machine programming (training will be provided).
- Use of various hand tools and sheet metal machinery in the fabrication and finishing of materials (training will be provided)
- Executing works orders to the required specified quality, accuracy and defined output rate.
- Working on stainless-steel components 0.9mm to 5.00mm thickness.
- Quality Assurance of components and finished goods by inspection of own work and others. Completion of associated documentation.
- General warehouse tasks as and when required to suit demand.

**Personal Skills, Attributes & Behaviours**:

- Able to work as part of a team or individually using initiative.
- Attention to detail.
- Able to meet deadlines.
- Ability to read drawings.
- Good time and housekeeping skills.
- Willingness to learn.

For more information please review the attached job description at the bottom of this advert.

**What we offer**:
We offer opportunity for career progression, extensive training and a competitive benefits package which includes 25 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays, a Company Pension Scheme and Private Healthcare after a qualifying period.

**Company overview**:
ACO is the leading brand for surface water drainage systems throughout the world. ACO Technologies plc, part of the ACO Group, serves as the Company for the UK & Ireland. There are two major divisions: ACO Water Management and ACO Building Drainage.

Working at ACO is working in a culture of entrepreneurial spirit, innovation and high standards with the freedom to create your own job satisfaction through ownership and continuous improvement.

Openness and honesty are key characteristics to working at ACO as this creates a friendly, flexible environment where colleagues are keen to share information and work together to achieve the best results.

**Equality, diversity, and inclusion**:
Equality, diversity, and inclusion holds significant importance to us; we have a culture of belonging. We are committed to enhancing the diversity of our workforce to ensure we can provide the best service possible for everyone. Beyond your professional background - we’re interested in your individuality and your future potential. If there are specific adjustments needed in our recruitment process that would help you to be your best, please speak to our team and they’ll be happy to help.