Trainee Machine Setter and Operator-Manufacturing Sector

Rise Technical Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training

Progression to Setter

Permanent Role

Job summary

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd is recruiting for a Trainee Machine Setter and Operator in West Nottingham. The role offers structured on-the-job training to progress into a Machine Setter with a long-term, permanent position. Training will cover setting machines to produce metal components, basic tooling grinding, and quality checks.

You will initially work days (07:00–15:30), with potential night shifts. The package includes a starting rate of £13.06ph with nights paid x1.33, plus progression

Qualifications

• Manufacturing background or hands-on mechanical experience.
• Comfortable with measurements and quality checks.
• Accurate data input and ability to use planning/MRP systems (training provided).

Responsibilities

• Set machines for different sizes and materials.
• Carry out basic tooling grinding and quality checks.
• Measure components and input production data.
• Be prepared to work days initially with potential night shifts when required.

Skills

Manufacturing background

Mechanical hands-on

Measuring parts

Data input

MRP/planning system training

Job description

Trainee Machine Setter and Operator - Manufacturing Sector

West Nottingham, Nottinghamshire

£13.06ph + Nights paid x1.33 + Training + Progression to Setter + Permanent Role

37.5 hours, Mon-Fri 7am-3.30pm, early finish Friday, flexibility to work nights when required (paid at time and a half)

Are you from a manufacturing background with good mechanical hands-on skills, looking for a permanent role where you will be trained up as a Machine Setter and properly looked after by a long-term employer? This is a great opportunity to join a well-established engineering manufacturer in a role where you will receive structured on-the-job training, develop your technical skills and progress into a fully-fledged Setter position over time. You will be learning to set machines to produce metal components of different sizes and materials, grinding basic tooling and completing quality checks. The role will also involve measuring parts, accurately inputting production data and using an MRP / planning system (training provided). You will start on days and may move onto a rotating shift pattern as you become competent, with nights available as required. The company are recruiting due to ongoing workload and will invest in developing the right person long-term. This role would suit someone with manufacturing experience and mechanical aptitude who wants a stable, permanent position, hands-on technical training and clear progression into a Setter role.

The Role:

• Training role progressing into a Machine Setter position
• Setting machines for different sizes and materials
• Basic tooling grinding and quality checks
• Days initially (07:00-15:30 Mon-Thurs / 07:00-12:30 Fri) with nights required as needed

The Person:

• Manufacturing background and/or good mechanical hands-on skills
• Comfortable with measurements / quality checks and accurate data input
• Willing to work shifts including nights when required

Reference Number: BBBH281831

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.