At a Glance
- Tasks: Set up and maintain machinery to produce high-quality springs.
- Company: Join Spinks, a leader in innovative comfort solutions.
- Benefits: 26 days annual leave, training opportunities, and staff discounts.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on teamwork and personal growth.
- Why this job: Be part of a team that transforms everyday living with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: Experience in machine setting or operating, with strong attention to detail.
The predicted salary is between 28000 - 30000 £ per year.
At Spinks, you don't just work with springs - you help reinvent comfort for the world. Rooted in British ingenuity and driven by innovation, we empower our people to think boldly, engineer brilliantly, and lead the industry forward. As leading micro coil designers and manufacturers, we can create a whole world of zoning and comfort options - giving our teams the freedom to shape solutions that transform everyday living.
We are recruiting for a Machine Setter within Beeston, Leeds.
Hours of Work: 39 hours, Monday - Thursday, 6am - 2pm, Friday 6am - 1pm.
The Machine Setter will set, run, and maintain spring manufacturing machinery to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. They will support daily output targets by completing accurate machine set ups, monitoring quality, and ensuring smooth operation throughout the shift.
Key Responsibilities:
- Follow daily production instructions and run the correct required springs.
- Monitor raw materials and request as required from the department Manager.
- Monitor quality of products; ensure all quality procedures and checks are adhered to, feed back to the Manager.
- Changing cloth and wire.
- Complete Quality checks to agreed tolerances.
- Monitor machine output.
- Set the springs/core units.
- General upkeep of the Coilers/glue assembler.
- Frame core units & roll pack.
- Checking wire and reject wire correctly.
- Assist engineers with machine issues.
- Working with the Manager/planner ensure the work is produced to the correct priority end on time.
Skills & Experience required:
- Experience in a machine setting or machine operating role within manufacturing.
- Understanding of mechanical adjustments, tooling changes, and basic fault finding.
- Ability to follow production instructions and quality standards accurately.
- Good attention to detail and commitment to producing high quality work.
- Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues, engineers, and managers.
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target driven environment.
What we offer in return:
- 26 days annual leave - Inclusive of bank holidays.
- Additional Wellbeing Day - A Day dedicated to you.
- Training & development opportunities.
- Enhanced Pension scheme.
- Staff Discounts across the Harrison Spinks group.
- Wellbeing initiatives.
Essential attributes:
- Hungry - a manageable and sustainable commitment in doing a job well and going above and beyond when it is truly required.
- Smart - asks good questions, listens to what others are saying and stays engaged in conversations intently.
- Humility - shares credit, emphasises team over self, and defines success collectively rather than individually.
Machine Setter employer: Harrison Spinks
At Spinks, we pride ourselves on being more than just a workplace; we are a community that fosters innovation and creativity in the heart of Beeston, Leeds. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through our extensive training and development opportunities, alongside a supportive work culture that values teamwork and well-being. With competitive benefits such as 26 days of annual leave, an enhanced pension scheme, and staff discounts, we empower our Machine Setters to not only excel in their roles but also contribute to shaping the future of comfort for the world.
