Machine Setter/Engineering Setter

Pertemps North West and North Wales; Warrington; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term contract

Permanent potential

Shift work

Job summary

Pertemps North West and North Wales in Warrington is seeking an experienced Machine Setter / Engineering Setter to join a precision engineering manufacturer. You’ll set and operate up to three machines, read drawings and ensure quality, working to tight tolerances.

You’ll work a 3-shift rotation (6am–2pm, 2pm–10pm, 10pm–6am) over 36 hours weekly. The role offers £18.36 per hour now, rising to £20+ after training, with an annual equivalent around £34,370–£37,440+.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Set and operate up to three machines.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Carry out quality inspections and record results.
• Make machine adjustments and resolve production issues.
• Complete production records and SAP transactions.
• Ensure quality and safety standards are maintained.

Skills

Machine setting

Mechanical engineering experience

Reading engineering drawings

Problem-solving

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification or equivalent

Tools

Micrometres

Vernier calipers

Gauges

Job description

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 include

• 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

You’ll work a rotating 3-shift pattern: 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.