Process Setter (craft) Apprentice
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Company: PHINIA DELPHI UK LTD
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Location: Gloucestershire, GL10 3SX
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Type: Apprenticeship
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Salary: £17,000.00 per year
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Sector: Engineering and manufacturing
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Ref: NAS-2000033009
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Application Deadline Date: 12/06/2026
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Start Date: 14/09/2026
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Positions Available: 6
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Working Week: Monday - Thursday, 8.00am - 4.30pm and Friday, 8.00am - 1.00pm.
Brief Description
The Process setter role is key in maintaining operational performance levels.
A Process Setter (Craft) Apprentice will have the opportunity to work under the guidance of skilled engineers and managers to develop the skills and qualifications that will give you the opportunity for a successful career in high precision engineering.
Training to be Provided
- Year 1 - Full-time at GET
- Year 2 onwards - 4 days on plant, with day release for 1 day at GET
Future Prospects
- We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies and future vision
- We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities
- Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow
- To further enhance your engineering, analytical and problem-solving skills, further development and progression opportunities may be available to support you in achieving a Level 4 HNC/D in the appropriate discipline
Vacancy Detail
- Attend Gloucestershire Engineering Training for the first year to acquire basic foundation engineering skills
- Study towards the Level Three Advanced Apprenticeship programme, undertaking a National Vocational Qualification and Technical Certificate qualification
- Responsible for helping production machines and processes run safely, smoothly and efficiently to meet quality and production targets
- This includes setting up and adjusting machines, changing tools and fixtures, setting cameras and teaching robots or loaders how to handle parts correctly
- Monitor machine performance and production results, reacting quickly to problems to reduce downtime, waste and quality issues
- Check that tools, equipment, materials and measuring devices are available, correctly set up and working properly
- Support good material flow around the production area using FIFO and Kanban systems to keep production organised and efficient
- Operate machinery when needed to help maintain production output
- Ensure quality procedures and operating instructions are followed at all times. Carry out and record quality checks such as SPC inspections, first-off checks and in-process inspections to make sure products meet the required standards
- Respond quickly to quality concerns, including measurement problems, high scrap levels or defects, taking action to keep processes stable and products within specification. Help record scrap and rework correctly and support containment activities when problems occur
- Support the setup and correct use of gauges, measuring equipment, masters and poka-yoke devices used to prevent mistakes in production. Identify unusual measurement results or process changes and report issues when needed
- Carry out basic machine maintenance and preventive maintenance tasks, using problem-solving and fault-finding skills to identify and fix common equipment or process issues
- Escalate more serious technical problems to maintenance or engineering teams when required
- Maintain good communication with team members and support departments about production status, risks and priorities, including during shift handovers. Act as a reliable point of support for keeping the production process stable and running efficiently
- Follow all Health, Safety and Environmental rules and help create a safe working environment by identifying hazards, reducing risks and reporting accidents, near misses or unsafe conditions quickly
- Use practical skills, mechanical understanding, communication and problem-solving abilities to support high-quality manufacturing operations and continuous improvement activities
Other Information
- This programme is a great opportunity
- However will require a lot of hard work and dedication