The Opportunity
We are recruiting an experienced Machine Setter to join the Flexo department of an established manufacturing business producing industrial conduits.
This is a hands-on technical role suited to someone with previous machine-setting experience who enjoys working in manufacturing and takes pride in maintaining high standards of quality, safety and production efficiency.
Alongside machine-setting responsibilities, you will provide day-to-day guidance and support to the Flexo team, helping to ensure production runs smoothly and targets are achieved.
This role offers a permanent opportunity for a motivated individual looking to develop their career within a manufacturing environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Set up, adjust and operate production machinery within the Flexo department.
- Ensure machinery is configured correctly to manufacture conduits to engineering drawings and specifications.
- Monitor production processes and maintain consistent product quality.
- Carry out routine machine checks and adjustments.
- Identify faults, investigate production issues and take appropriate corrective action.
- Perform product inspections to ensure quality standards are maintained.
- Provide day-to-day guidance and practical support to team members.
- Help coordinate production activities and achieve operational targets.
- Maintain accurate production and quality records.
- Follow health and safety procedures and maintain a clean, organised working environment.
- Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, quality and machine performance.
About You
The successful candidate will ideally have:
- Previous experience as a Machine Setter, Setter/Operator or in a similar manufacturing role.
- Experience setting up and adjusting production machinery.
- The ability to interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
- A good understanding of quality control and production standards.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- The confidence to support and guide colleagues on the shop floor.
- Good communication skills and a proactive approach to teamwork.
- A strong commitment to health and safety.
Experience in flexographic production, conduit manufacturing or a similar industrial manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
Working Hours
Shift arrangements will be discussed during the interview process.
Available patterns include:
- Early shift: 6:00am-2:00pm
- Late shift: 2:00pm-10:00pm
- Rotating shifts: Alternating between early and late shifts.
- Day shift: May be available by agreement.
Pay and Contract
- Starting rate of £13.50 per hour, depending on experience.
- Additional 22% shift allowance for completing the rotating shift pattern, subject to the applicable terms.
- Permanent role
- The opportunity to take on technical responsibilities and support the wider production team.
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