<b>Marketing, Communication, Advertising</b> Sunderland

Junior Setter | Nottingham - Onsite | Permanent | Competitive Salary

Permanent Junior Setter role based close to Nottingham. Full-time, onsite position offering a competitive salary with benefits. This role suits proactive, detail-oriented individuals with experience in machine setting and inspection within engineering or manufacturing environments.

This position requires both a day and night shift, please review the shifts to ensure you are comfortable before applying. 

Day Shift: Monday to Thursday, 0700 –1530, and Friday, 0700 –1230. 

Night Shift: Monday to Wednesday, 2000–0600, and Thursday, 2000–0530.

You will typically work day shifts for 6–8 weeks, followed by two weeks of night shifts, before returning to day shifts and repeating the rotation.

What you will be doing

As a Machine Setter, you will be responsible for ensuring the efficient setup and operation of automatic production machines, maintaining high standards of quality and safety. You’ll work as part of a dedicated team, supporting continuous improvement and adhering to strict safety protocols to deliver precision-engineered components reliably and efficiently.

Learn to set and operate production machinery.

Support skilled Machine Setters with daily production.

Carry out machine changeovers and minor adjustments.

Measure and inspect components to quality standards.

Record production data accurately.

Monitor machine performance and report issues.

Change tooling under supervision.

Follow health & safety and manual handling procedures.

Maintain high housekeeping standards (5S).

Attend training and develop towards a Machine Setter role.

Support continuous improvement activities.

Produce quality components to customer specifications.

What we are looking for

We are seeking a motivated individual with relevant experience in setting and inspecting machines within a precision engineering or manufacturing environment. Strong communication skills and a positive attitude are essential for success in this role. The ideal candidate is safety-conscious, able to work independently and within a team, and eager to contribute to process improvements.

Experience using automatic machine setting and inspection techniques, with familiarity of ERP systems like EFACS an advantage

Previous background in precision engineering or manufacturing required

Qualifications: GCSEs (A-C including Maths & English), Level 1 Maths and English, or an engineering apprenticeship

Good organisational skills, attention to detail, and a proactive approach

Strong work ethic and positive attitude towards learning and team collaboration

Don’t miss out on this excellent opportunity to advance your career in a well-respected engineering company. Apply now and become a vital part of our client’s dedicated team in Nottingham