Experienced Brake Press Setter / Operator

£14.50 - £16.00 per hour | Days | Temp to Perm
Kingsbury Link, Tamworth

The Best Connection Tamworth - Recruitment Agency

Job Overview

Our client, a specialist engineering and fabrication company based at Kingsbury Link, Tamworth, is urgently seeking an Experienced Brake Press Setter / Operator. This is an excellent opportunity with a possible permanent role following a successful trial period.

You will be joining a skilled production team delivering high-quality components, primarily for the rail industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Setting and operating Amada brake press machines.

• Producing components from engineering drawings and route cards.

• Working to tight tolerances and quality standards

• Ensuring parts are completed within routed times.

• Using hand-held inspection equipment, including:

  • Vernier calipers

  • Height gauges

• Maintaining high levels of quality and consistency

• Working collaboratively within the production team

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as a Brake Press Setter / Operator.

• Essential experience with Amada brake presses.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

• Confident using inspection and measuring equipment.

• Strong attention to detail and quality

• Background in engineering or fabrication (rail industry experience advantageous)

Hours & Pay

• Monday - Thursday: 07:00 - 16:00

• Friday: 07:00 - 12:00

• Pay Rate: £14.50 - £16.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Company Benefits

• On-site parking

• Canteen facilities

Benefits of Working with The Best Connection

• Weekly pay

• Online payslips

• Pension contribution

• Ongoing temporary assignments

• 28 days paid annual leave (pro-rata for PAYE, inclusive of statutory holidays)

• Opportunity for a permanent position.

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.