Machine Setter

The Best Connection; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Best Connection in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Machine Setter in Runcorn to fault-find and optimise multiple packing lines. You will prepare machines, perform changeovers, and drive proactive maintenance to maximise output in a GMP environment.

Working on a rotating schedule (early & late shifts), the role demands mechanical aptitude, reading manuals, and hands-on knowledge of filling, labeling and related packaging lines.

Qualifications

• The ideal candidate will have a strong mechanical background with engineering knowledge.
• Experience fault finding and resolving machine defects efficiently.
• Ability to interpret operating and maintenance manuals and drawings.
• Familiarity with pneumatic systems and sensors is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare machines prior to production to ensure timely, high-quality output.
• Change over and set packing lines to meet production requirements.
• Problem solve and optimise machines to maximise output.
• Perform adjustments during production and conduct planned maintenance.
• Adhere to Health & Safety policy and GMP guidelines.
• Carry out additional duties as required.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Engineering knowledge

Fault finding

Read manuals/blueprints

Pneumatics sensors

Reed switches

GMP/Health & Safety

Education

NVQ Level 3 in engineering

Job description

Exciting new opportunity available in Runcorn!

Our client, a leading UK & Global manufacturer is looking to recruit an experienced Machine Setter to join their dedicated & committed team.

This role requires a mechanically minded person who can fault find, prioritise and rectify multiple issues on a variety of machinery. The ideal candidate will be required to:

• Prepare machines prior to production to ensure timely and efficient production of high quality product
• Change over and set packing lines to meet production requirements
• Problem solve and resolve issues to optimise each machine in order to achieve maximum output
• Perform adjustments mid-production run and perform reactive and planned preventative maintenance to machinery
• Always adhere to Health and Safety policy and GMP
• Safeguard the health and wellbeing of yourself, your colleagues and the safety and protection of Company manufactured products
• Carry out additional duties as required

Desired experience / skills:

• Have a high degree of mechanical aptitude, engineering knowledge and skill
• Experience of counted bottle / tube filling, blister packing, capping, check weighers, flow wrapping and labelling machinery
• Experience of fault finding, identifying and resolving machine defects and temporary repairs
• Able to understand operating / maintenance manuals and identify machine parts from drawings
• Experience of pneumatics, Reed switches and positional sensors
• NVQ Level 3 in engineering is advantageous

The hours of work are on a weekly rotation, consisting of:

• 0600 - 1415 Monday to Thursday & 0600 - 1200 Friday
• 1400 - 2215 Monday to Thursday & 1145 - 1745 Friday

An immediate start is available after successful interview, and this role will go permanent after a successful qualifying period.