Mechanical Machine Setter

Morson Edge; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems is seeking an experienced Mechanical Machine Setter to join the Tube Vent department at Radway Green, Alsager. You will set, operate and maintain production equipment across 40 machines involved in cold forming and drawing operations.

The role requires a time-served apprenticeship with metal forming or turning and experience with power presses. Training will be provided, with opportunities to move to a permanent position.

Qualifications

• A time-served engineering apprenticeship with metal forming or turning experience.
• Experience in a mechanical manufacturing environment setting and operating presses.
• Practical maintenance, fault-finding and repair skills; press safety checks per PUWER.
• Ability to work across a range of equipment and adapt to priorities.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate production machinery to meet quality and delivery targets.
• Carry out preventative maintenance, fault-finding and repairs as needed.
• Support production across 40 machines in cold forming and drawing ops.
• Maintain safe condition of machinery and escalate safety concerns.
• Contribute to daily production meetings and continuous improvement.
• Assist apprentices with practical development and equipment understanding.

Skills

Time-served apprenticeship

Metal forming

Turning

Power presses

Mechanical fault-finding

Press inspection training

Adaptability to equipment

Tools

SAP

SuccessFactors

Job description

Mechanical Machine Setter

Radway Green, Alsager

£21.29/hr PAYE

37 hours per week

12 Months

Inside IR35

BAE Systems is looking for a time-served Technician to join the Tube Vent department at Radway Green, supporting the manufacture of 13mm cases.

Working across a section with 40 machines and a range of cold forming and drawing operations, you will be responsible for setting, operating, maintaining and repairing production equipment. This is a varied, hands‑on position, with different machines and challenges to work on each day.

Press experience is particularly sought after to complement the existing team s CNC knowledge. Training and development will be provided to build your understanding of the department s equipment and processes.

Responsibilities

• Set and operate production machinery to meet quality, output and delivery targets.
• Carry out preventative maintenance, fault‑finding and reactive mechanical repairs.
• Support production across 40 machines, including equipment used for cold forming and drawing operations.
• Maintain the safe condition of machinery, completing relevant checks and escalating safety concerns.
• Complete dynamic risk assessments for non‑standard tasks and follow safe working procedures.
• Identify and resolve issues affecting safety, quality and production performance.
• Contribute to daily production meetings and continuous improvement activities.
• Support apprentices with their practical development and understanding of the equipment.

Skills and experience

• A time‑served engineering apprenticeship, with experience in metal forming or turning.
• Experience working in a mechanical manufacturing environment.
• Experience setting and operating power presses, with press experience preferred over a predominantly CNC background.
• Practical experience of machinery maintenance, mechanical fault‑finding and repair.
• Press inspection training to carry out press safety checks in line with PUWER requirements.
• Ability to work across a range of equipment and adapt to changing production priorities.

Desirable

• Experience of cold forming or drawing operations.
• Basic understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and Keyence measuring equipment.
• Experience working in a medium‑volume production environment against quality and delivery targets.
• Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office, SAP and SuccessFactors.

Pay rates

• Standard shift (Monday Thursday, 7am 4pm, and Friday, 7am 11am) - £21.29p/hr PAYE
• Two-Shift (06:00-14:00/14:00-22:00 swap weekly) - £25.12p/hr PAYE
• Three-Shift (06:00-14:00/14:00-22:00/22:00-06:00 swap weekly) - £26.61p/hr PAYE

Shift patterns are selected by the client. To apply you must be available for all shifts.

All pay rates are advertised as a PAYE rate.

The positions on offer could lead to a permanent role at BAE Systems.