Machine Setter Apprentice: Mentor-Led Training (Mon–Fri)

Workforce Recruitment and Training

Redditch

On-site

GBP 17,000 - 22,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Mentor guidance
Structured training (12–18 months)
Permanent role after training

Job summary

Workforce Recruitment and Training in Redditch is seeking a Trainee Machine Setter for a long‑established local manufacturer. You will be trained to set and run specialist machines with a mentor guiding you every step.

Typical training spans 12–18 months, leading to a permanent role once completed. Expect Monday–Friday, with Fridays finishing earlier, and a specialist skill that will distinguish your career.

Qualifications

  • Apprentice trained with a Level 2/3 engineering qualification.
  • Mechanically minded with good hands‑on skills.
  • Confident using basic maths and computers (Word and Excel).
  • Self‑motivated, reliable and keen to learn.

Responsibilities

  • Setting and operating specialist production machines.
  • Maintaining and repairing tooling to keep machines running at their best.
  • Inspecting parts to meet quality standards.
  • Working towards running four machines of your own.

Skills

Mechanically minded
Hands‑on skills
Attention to detail
Basic maths
Computer literacy

Education

Engineering Level 2/3

Job description

Workforce Recruitment and Training in Redditch is seeking a Trainee Machine Setter for a long‑established local manufacturer. You will be trained to set and run specialist machines with a mentor guiding you every step.

Typical training spans 12–18 months, leading to a permanent role once completed. Expect Monday–Friday, with Fridays finishing earlier, and a specialist skill that will distinguish your career.

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