Machine Setter/Engineering Setter

Pertemps Warrington; Warrington; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Pertemps Warrington is seeking a Machine Setter/Engineering Setter for a precision engineering manufacturer in Woolston. The role is 36 hours per week on a three-shift rotation, setting and operating up to three specialist machines to produce components to exacting standards.

Starting pay is £18.36 per hour (£34,370 per year) with increases to £20.00+ per hour (£37,440+ when fully trained). This full-time temporary position offers genuine permanent potential and requires proven setting

Qualifications

• Machine setting or mechanical engineering experience.
• Experience reading engineering drawings.
• Experience using precision measuring equipment.
• Level 3 Engineering qualification or relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Setting and operating up to three machines.
• Reading and working from engineering drawings.
• Carrying out quality inspection checks.
• Using micrometres, vernier calipers, gauges and other measuring equipment.
• Making machine adjustments and resolving production issues.
• Completing production records and SAP transactions.
• Ensuring quality and safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Machine setting

Reading drawings

Measuring with micrometers

Problem solving

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification or equivalent

Tools

Micrometers

Vernier calipers

Gauges

SAP

Job description

Pertemps Warrington seeks a Machine Setter/Engineering Setter for a precision engineering manufacturer in Woolston. Working 36 hours weekly on a three-shift rotation, the successful candidate sets and operates up to three specialist machines, producing components to exacting quality standards. Pay starts at £18.36 hourly, equivalent to £34,370 annually, rising beyond £20.00 per hour (£37,440+) once fully trained. This full-time, temporary position carries genuine permanent potential. Applicants need proven setting experience within manufacturing, mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the flexibility to cover rotating shifts.

Machine Setter / Engineering Setter Location: Warrington, WA1 Pay: £18.36 per hour, rising to £20.00+ once fully trained Hours: 36 hours per week | 3-shift rotation Contract: Long-term ongoing, with potential to become permanent £34,370 annual equivalent, progressing to £37,440+

Pertemps is recruiting an experienced Machine Setter / Engineering Setter to join a well-established precision engineering manufacturer in Warrington. This is a long-term opportunity offering £18.36 per hour inclusive of shift allowance, increasing to £20.00+ per hour once fully trained.

The role

You’ll be responsible for setting and operating specialist manufacturing machinery, producing precision-engineered components to required quality standards.

Duties

• Setting and operating up to three manufacturing/heading machines
• Reading and working from engineering drawings
• Carrying out quality inspection checks
• Using micrometres, vernier callipers, gauges and other measuring equipment
• Making machine adjustments and resolving production issues
• Completing production records and SAP transactions
• Ensuring quality and safety standards are maintained

What we're looking for

• Machine setting or mechanical engineering experience
• Experience within an engineering/manufacturing environment
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Experience using precision measuring equipment
• Level 3 Engineering qualification or relevant experience
• Good mechanical and problem-solving skills
• Experience as a Machine Setter, Engineering Setter, Heading Setter, Machine Operator/Setter or Manufacturing Technician would be particularly relevant

Shifts

• 6am–2pm
• 2pm–10pm
• 10pm–6am

What's on offer

• £18.36 per hour including shift allowance
• £34,370 annual equivalent based on 36 hours
• £20.00+ per hour once fully trained – £37,440+ equivalent
• Long-term ongoing work with potential to become permanent