Senior Machine Setter & Team Lead – Drive Manufacturing Impact

Europe Snacks UK; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Referral programme

Discount platform (salary sacrifice)

Wellbeing programmes

Career progression

Job summary

Europe Snacks in Stevenage is hiring for a Machine Setter or Senior Machine Setter (Team Leader) to drive production line performance. The role covers setting up and optimising machinery, leading a small team, and working with engineering, quality and production colleagues to maintain safety and quality.

The successful candidate will have hands-on engineering interest, a practical mindset and a background in manufacturing or food production.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or food production is valued.
• Mechanical aptitude or engineering interest is desirable.
• Engineering, Manufacturing, Food Technology or STEM qualifications preferred.
• Previous machine setting experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Setting up, adjusting and optimising production machinery
• Leading and supporting team members within your area
• Troubleshooting equipment and production issues
• Completing product changeovers safely and efficiently
• Working closely with Production, Engineering and Quality teams
• Driving safety, quality and performance standards
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the factory

Skills

Positive attitude

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Hands-on

Engineering passion

Education

Engineering/STEM qualifications

Tools

Machine setting experience

Job description

Europe Snacks in Stevenage is hiring for a Machine Setter or Senior Machine Setter (Team Leader) to drive production line performance. The role covers setting up and optimising machinery, leading a small team, and working with engineering, quality and production colleagues to maintain safety and quality.

The successful candidate will have hands-on engineering interest, a practical mindset and a background in manufacturing or food production.