Tool Setter

The Best Connection Group Limited

Ashford

On-site

GBP 15,000 - 18,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Full-time hours

Job summary

The Best Connection Group Limited is seeking a Tool Setter / Hanger to join our client’s manufacturing team on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis. The role involves setting up tools, hanging components, and ensuring safe, quality production in a fast-paced environment.

You will work a rotating weekly shift (early and late) and be supported to develop your skills for long-term career progression within the company.

Qualifications

  • Reliable and hardworking with a positive attitude.
  • Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
  • Team player with manufacturing/production experience (advantageous).
  • Experience with tool setting or hanging is advantageous.

Responsibilities

  • Setting up and preparing tools and equipment for production.
  • Hanging components ready for processing.
  • Ensuring work is completed safely and to the required quality standards.
  • Maintaining a clean and organised working area.
  • Following all health and safety procedures.
  • Supporting the wider production team as required.

Skills

Reliable attitude
Attention to detail
Follow instructions
Team player

Job description

Tool Setter / Hanger to join our client's team on a full-time, temp-to-perm basis. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking for stable, long-term employment with the potential to secure a permanent position.

The Role

As a Tool Setter / Hanger, you will play an important role in the production process, ensuring tools and equipment are correctly set up and components are prepared for processing. You'll be working as part of a team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, helping to maintain quality and ensure production runs smoothly.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Setting up and preparing tools and equipment for production.
  • Hanging components ready for processing.
  • Ensuring work is completed safely and to the required quality standards.
  • Maintaining a clean and organised working area.
  • Following all health and safety procedures.
  • Supporting the wider production team as required.
Shift Pattern

The role operates on a rotating weekly shift pattern:

Early shift: 6:00am - 2:30pm

Late shift: 2:00pm - 10:30pm

You will rotate between the two shifts each week.

What We're Looking For
  • A reliable and hardworking individual with a positive attitude.
  • Good attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions.
  • Someone comfortable working in a manufacturing or production environment.
  • The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
  • Previous tool setting, hanging or manufacturing experience would be advantageous.
What's on Offer?
  • Competitive pay of
  • Full-time hours.
  • The chance to develop your skills and build a long‑term career.
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