Setting Apprentice

Summary

C Brandauer & Co Ltd is looking for a Setting Apprentice to join the team. You’ll learn to safely set up press tools and machinery to produce quality parts on time. You’ll also help improve setup times, solve issues, and report tooling problems while gaining hands-on manufacturing experience.

Wage

£15,808 for your first year, then could increase depending on your age

National Minimum Wage rate for apprentices

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Hours

Monday - Thursday, 7.30am - 4.15pm and Friday, 7.30am - 12.30pm

38 hours a week

Start date

Tuesday 1 September 2026

Duration

1 year 3 months

Positions available

1

Work

Most of your apprenticeship is spent working. You’ll learn on the job by getting hands-on experience.

What you'll do at work

The job role will include:

• Setting and change-over of a variety of press tools on a number of differing presses
• Working to company recognised standards of performance (SOP’s)
• Responsible for Health and Safety procedures whilst setting and machine in operation
• Booking accurate production data through the computer system Navision
• Machine minding when an operator is not available
• Material handling – loading and unloading of metal coils
• Manual handling of heavy and expensive tooling utilising hydraulic equipment
• Updating of development files
• Ensuring relevant technical documentation is up to date
• Seeking to continually improve setting processes
• Actively involved in the problem solving process

Where you'll work

235 BRIDGE STREET WEST
BIRMINGHAM
B19 2YU

Training

Apprenticeships include time away from working for specialist training. You’ll study to gain professional knowledge and skills.

Training provider

IN-COMM TRAINING AND BUSINESS SERVICES LIMITED

Training course

Engineering operative (level 2)

Training schedule

• This is a Level 2 Engineering Operative Apprenticeship, Mechanical pathway, delivered over a period of 15 months
• The apprentice will attend the training centre, In-Comm Training Services in Aldridge, WS9 8UG, 1 day per week for the first year, and the company for the rest of the time accompanied by assessor visits
• 1 day per week at In-Comm Academy either in Telford or Aldridge
• You will be working towards a Level 2 Engineering qualification/ standard
• Engineering Operative are involved in Engineering operations which are key to the success of the business
• You will attend the training centre at In-Comm Telford where you will be given hands on training in hand tools, milling and laths.
• You will be trained to understand and follow job instructions and engineering drawings
• You will be given Health and Safety training and understand the regulations relating to engineering operations
• You will be given training to understand and follow engineering practices, processes and procedures
• You will look at engineering problems and how they can be avoided
• You will be given a full induction at the start of your Apprenticeship which will include IOSH working safely, abrasive wheels and manual handling

Requirements

Desirable qualifications

GCSE in:

English, Maths and Science (grade 9-4 minimum)

Share if you have other relevant qualifications and industry experience. The apprenticeship can be adjusted to reflect what you already know.

Skills

• Communication skills
• Attention to detail
• Organisation skills
• Problem solving skills
• Analytical skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Patience
• Physical fitness
• Interest in Engineering
• Willingness to learn
• Reliable
• Proactive

Other requirements

This role would suit someone who is:

• Keen to learn and develop a long-term career
• Willing to start from the ground up and build their knowledge over time
• Reliable, proactive, and takes pride in their work
• Open to learning new skills and adapting to new technologies
• Physically fit to undertake the role as required