Cold Heading Setter / Operator Trainee
Location: Redditch
Working Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8:00am – 4:30pm; Friday, 8:00am – 3:00pm
The Opportunity
Are you from a machining or engineering background and looking for an opportunity to develop specialist skills and progress your career?
We are recruiting a Cold Heading Setter / Operator Trainee for an established Redditch-based manufacturing business with over 125 years of history.
This is an excellent opportunity for a mechanically minded individual to receive specialist training in the setting and operation of cold heading machines. These machines manufacture contact rivets using copper and silver bonded together, and the skills required to operate them are relatively rare in the UK.
The training programme typically lasts 12–18 months, during which you will work alongside an experienced mentor who will provide hands-on training and support your development. The aim is to develop you into a highly skilled Setter / Operator, capable of taking responsibility for four machines, including machine setting, tooling maintenance and product inspection.
This is a varied, hands-on role offering long-term career development within an established manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
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Learn to set and operate specialist cold heading machines.
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Manufacture contact rivets to the required quality standards.
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Develop the skills required to maintain and care for machine tooling.
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Carry out product inspections to ensure quality and accuracy.
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Take responsibility for the operation and performance of multiple machines as your skills develop.
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Identify and resolve basic mechanical and production issues.
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Work alongside experienced colleagues and follow established manufacturing procedures.
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Complete all required internal and external training.
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Maintain a safe, organised and efficient working environment.
The Ideal Candidate
The successful candidate will ideally have:
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An apprenticeship in engineering or machining, supported by a Level 2 or Level 3 engineering qualification.
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A machining, manufacturing or mechanical engineering background.
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Strong practical and hands-on skills, with a mechanically minded approach.
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Good mathematical, analytical and problem-solving abilities.
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The ability to maintain concentration and attention to detail.
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Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
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Basic IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
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The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
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A self-motivated, positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
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Good timekeeping and flexibility when required.
Training and Career Progression
Full training will be provided under the guidance of an experienced mentor, with regular reviews to monitor your progress and development.
Following successful completion of the training programme, the intention is to offer permanent employment, with further opportunities to develop your technical knowledge and skills within a well-established manufacturing business.
This role would suit an apprentice-trained engineer, machinist or manufacturing operative looking to develop a rare specialist skill set and build a long-term career in engineering
