Machine Setter

The Best Connection; West Bromwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22% shift allowance

Career development opportunities

Supportive team environment

Job summary

The Best Connection is recruiting a Machine Setter in West Bromwich to support our client in manufacturing. You will set up and operate machinery to meet production drawings and specs, ensuring conduits are produced to required standards.

You will lead and support a team, promoting quality, productivity and safety, with rotating shifts 06:00-14:00 and 14:00-22:00, and a day shift option. The role offers a competitive hourly rate and a 22% shift allowance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Machine Setter within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with production machinery.
• Ability to lead and support a team effectively.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• A proactive and reliable approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machinery to meet production requirements.
• Ensure products are manufactured in line with drawings and specifications.
• Support the efficient day-to-day running of the department.
• Provide guidance and support to team members.
• Monitor quality standards and identify areas for improvement.
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving machine-related issues.

Skills

Machine Setter

Team leadership

Technical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Job description

The Best Connection are recruiting for a Machine Setter on behalf of our client in West Bromwich.

Salary: £17.69 per hour (includes 22% shift allowance)

Hours of Work

• Rotating shifts: 06:00 - 14:00 / 14:00 - 22:00
• Day shift option available
• Full details to be discussed during the interview process

About the Role

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled manufacturing professional to support the smooth and efficient operation of machinery, ensuring conduits are produced to the required drawings and specifications.

Alongside your technical responsibilities, you will provide day-to-day leadership and support to the team, helping to maintain high standards of quality, productivity, and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Set up and operate machinery to meet production requirements
• Ensure products are manufactured in line with drawings and specifications
• Support the efficient day-to-day running of the department
• Provide guidance and support to team members
• Monitor quality standards and identify areas for improvement
• Maintain a safe and organised working environment
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving machine-related issues

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Machine Setter within a manufacturing environment
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills
• Experience working with production machinery
• Ability to lead and support a team effectively
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality
• A proactive and reliable approach to work

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate of £14.50+ depending on experience
• 22% shift allowance for rotating shifts
• Opportunity to join a well-established and growing business
• Supportive team environment with career development opportunities