Tube Setter/Bender

Job title Tube Setter/Bender

Job overview

We are looking for an experienced and skilled Tube Setter/Bender to join our team in Coventry. The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and operating machinery to cut, grind, notch, and bend metal tubes to create high-quality chassis and other parts for the Land Rover aftermarket.

This is a full-time, permanent position after a 13-week temporary-to-permanent period. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for detail, precision, and a commitment to quality.

Key responsibilities

• Machine setup: Set up and operate tube bending, cutting, notching, and grinding machines according to technical drawings and job orders.
• Fabrication: Manipulate and shape metal tubes to precise specifications, ensuring that all components meet quality standards.
• Quality control: Inspect all finished parts to ensure they meet the required dimensions and tolerances.
• Maintenance: Perform routine maintenance and cleaning on machinery to ensure optimal performance and a safe working environment.
• Material handling: Prepare and organise raw materials and manage finished components efficiently.
• Safety compliance: Adhere to all company health and safety procedures and guidelines.

Skills and qualifications

• Proven experience as a Tube Setter/Bender or similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, schematics, and job orders accurately.
• Proficiency in operating tube bending machinery and associated tools.
• Excellent attention to detail and strong manual dexterity.
• A strong work ethic, reliability, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Working hours and pay

• Hourly rate: -14.00 to -15.00 per hour (before deductions), depending on experience.
• Weekly hours: 38 hours per week.
• Shift pattern:
• Monday-Thursday: 7:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.
• Friday: 7:00 a.m.-11:00 a.m. (early finish)
• Pay cycle: Weekly, paid every Thursday, one week in arrears.

Benefits

• Contract type: Full-time, permanent position after a successful temporary-to-permanent period of 13 weeks.
• Holiday allowance: 22 days holiday plus all Bank Holidays (once permanent).
• Equipment: All necessary personal protective equipment (PPE) and tools are supplied.
• Parking: Free on-site car parking is available.