Trainee Cold Heading Setter: Hands-on Training & Growth

REAL PERSONNEL LTD; Redditch; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Real Personnel are recruiting for a Trainee Machine Setter/Operator to join a Redditch-based manufacturing company. This hands-on role offers training over 12-18 months with the potential for permanent employment upon successful completion.

Ideal candidates have an engineering qualification and a practical, mechanical mindset, with the ability to learn quickly and work both independently and as part of a team. Hours are day shifts, Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Level 2 or 3 Engineering qualification (apprenticeship preferred).
• Good mechanical knowledge and practical hands-on skills.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Basic computer literacy.
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Reliable, motivated and able to work independently or within a team.

Responsibilities

• Learn to set and operate specialist manufacturing machinery.
• Assist with machine tooling, adjustments and maintenance.
• Carry out quality inspections on finished products.
• Identify and resolve basic mechanical issues.
• Work with experienced setters to develop technical skills.
• Gradually take responsibility for multiple machines.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Hands-on

Problem-solving

Computer literacy

Education

Level 2/3 Engineering qualification

Tools

Toolmaking

Machinery operation

Job description

Real Personnel are recruiting for a Trainee Machine Setter/Operator to join a Redditch-based manufacturing company. This hands-on role offers training over 12-18 months with the potential for permanent employment upon successful completion.

Ideal candidates have an engineering qualification and a practical, mechanical mindset, with the ability to learn quickly and work both independently and as part of a team. Hours are day shifts, Monday to Friday.