Machine Setter / Operator

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Bolton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Time Recruitment Solutions Ltd is seeking a skilled Machine Setter / Operator for a role based in Little Hulton, Manchester. The position is temporary-to-permanent after a training period, with early shifts and a 12-week training programme.

You will set, adjust and operate tube-line production machinery to meet specifications, perform basic fault finding and routine maintenance, and keep accurate production records while ensuring health and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Machine Setter / Machine Operator.
• Basic maintenance and engineering knowledge.
• Experience working with tooling and production machinery.
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards.
• Reliable, punctual and able to commit to early shifts.
• Polish-speaking skills would be advantageous.
• Good record-keeping skills.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate production machinery to required specifications.
• Install and adjust tooling for efficient machine performance.
• Work on tube-line machinery producing paper tubes and wrapping.
• Ensure consistent quality and output targets are achieved.
• Carry out basic fault finding and routine maintenance.
• Replace bearings and wire where required.
• Make setting adjustments to ensure smooth, continuous operation.
• Build operator knowledge to maximise machine efficiency.
• Complete accurate production records.
• Follow all health and safety procedures at all times.

Skills

Machine setting

Machine operation

Tooling experience

Basic maintenance

Attention to detail

Reliability

Polish-speaking (advantageous)

Record-keeping

Communication skills

Job description

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Machine Setter / Operator

Our client is a very well-established and growing company based in Little Hulton, Manchester. Founded in 2018, they were the first company to produce paper straws in the UK and are now part of the largest producer of fibre-based products, including all types of drinking straws, in Europe.

As part of their continuous drive to innovate, they are investing in new production equipment from Europe and launching a wide range of fibre-based products.

About the Job

We are looking for an experienced Machine Setter / Operator for an immediate start.

This is an excellent opportunity for a candidate with a background in machine setting and operating within a production environment.

This is a temporary-to-permanent position following a successful training period.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate production machinery to required specifications
• Install and adjust tooling for efficient machine performance
• Work on tube-line machinery producing paper tubes and wrapping
• Ensure consistent quality and output targets are achieved
• Carry out basic fault finding and routine maintenance
• Replace bearings and wire where required
• Make setting adjustments to ensure smooth, continuous operation
• Build operator knowledge to maximise machine efficiency
• Complete accurate production records
• Follow all health and safety procedures at all times

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Machine Setter / Machine Operator
• Basic maintenance and engineering knowledge
• Experience working with tooling and production machinery
• Strong attention to detail and quality standards
• Reliable, punctual and able to commit to early shifts
• Polish-speaking skills would be advantageous
• Good record-keeping skills
• Strong communication skills

Hours

Monday to Friday: 2:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Training: 12 weeks, Monday to Friday, 9:00 am - 5:00 pm

Remuneration

£13.70 per hour during the initial 12-week training period

Pay will be reviewed following successful completion of training.

About You

• Honest
• Reliable
• Committed
• Trustworthy
• Professional
• A strong communicator
• Punctual and dependable

We are looking for someone who is:

• Honest
• Reliable
• Committed
• Trustworthy
• Professional
• A strong communicator
• Punctual and dependable