Machine Setter

Search Consultancy; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Medical cash back plan

Life assurance

Annual performance bonus

Cycle to work

Flu vaccination

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Search Consultancy invites applications for a Machine Setter in the Crawley area. The role involves setting machinery, running lines, monitoring performance, and ensuring quality and safety during shifts at a market-leading medical manufacturer.

Offering structured training, progression, and a comprehensive benefits package, including pension, health plans, and annual bonuses. Early shift pattern applies with opportunities for development and long-term career growth.

Qualifications

• Experience setting and running machinery or production lines in manufacturing.
• Keen to learn, develop and progress within a structured environment.
• Strong communicator and team player with attention to quality.

Responsibilities

• Set machinery and production lines to specified requirements.
• Run equipment and monitor production performance against targets.
• Carry out quality checks and maintain accurate machine logs.
• Communicate during shift handovers and with the wider team.
• Support maintenance and 5S standards on the line.

Skills

Setting machinery

Production line operation

Monitor production performance

Quality control

Maintenance checks

Health & Safety compliance

Structured, process-driven

Team player

Tools

5S

Job description

Machine Setter (Req/685790) Gatwick, England

Salary: GBP33592 - GBP33592 per annum + Many benefits see advert!

Machine Setter
£33,592 | Early Shift | Crawley
Build your skills. Progress your career. Join a market-leading medical manufacturer.
Are you an experienced Machine Setter looking for a role where your skills will be valued and your development genuinely supported?
We’re delighted to be working with a market-leading medical manufacturer in Crawley who are looking for a motivated Level 1 Machine Setter to join their production team.
This is more than just a machine-setting role. You’ll have access to structured training, development and progression, with four skill and pay bands to work towards as you build your knowledge and experience.
The role
As a Machine Setter, you’ll play a key role in ensuring production lines run efficiently, safely and to the required quality standards. You’ll be responsible for:

• Setting machinery and production lines to specified requirements
• Running equipment and monitoring production performance
• Working towards hourly and daily production targets and KPIs
• Identifying opportunities to improve machine performance and efficiency
• Carrying out regular quality control checks
• Completing accurate production documentation and machine logs
• Communicating effectively during shift handovers and with the wider manufacturing team
• Working closely with QA, R&D, Engineering and Production Planning
• Maintaining excellent 5S standards
• Carrying out regular maintenance checks
• Following high standards of Health & Safety at all times

What we’re looking for

You’ll ideally have previous experience setting and running machinery or production lines within a manufacturing environment.

Just as important is your attitude. We’re looking for someone who is:

• Keen to learn and develop
• Mechanically minded and technically curious
• Target-driven and quality-focused
• A strong communicator and team player
• Committed to continuous improvement
• Comfortable working in a structured production environment

What’s in it for you?

This employer is renowned for investing in its people, so you’ll have genuine opportunities to develop your skills and increase your earning potential.

You’ll also receive:

• £33,592 salary
• Early shift: 6:00am–2:30pm Monday; 6:00am–2:00pm Tuesday–Friday
• Contributory Pension Scheme – 4% employee / 5% employer, increasing to 10% with service
• Medical Cash Back Plan
• Life Assurance
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Annual Pay Review
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Free yearly flu vaccination
• Discounts on selected products and services
• Employee Assistance Programme supporting health and wellbeing

Ready to take the next step?

If you’re an experienced machine operator / setter who wants to learn, progress and build a long-term career with a growing medical manufacturer, this could be the opportunity you’ve been waiting for.