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Press Brake Setter

Job details
Posting date: 09 February 2026
Salary: £14.50 to £16 per hour
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 11 March 2026
Location: Tamworth, Staffordshire, B78 2EX
Remote working: On-site only
Company: The Best Connection Group Limited
Job type: Temporary
Job reference: JN -022026-18158_1770650561

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Summary

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.

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