Machine Setter

We are actively seeking applications from individuals keen to take up a career within one of Europe’s leading food processing companies. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established team, who have a desire to produce better food naturally.

The role of Machine Setter will be considered a Senior Operative working closely with the Engineering/Production Manager and assisting in the tool changing and machine setup operations.

4 on / 4 off, days/nights rotation

Working in a team of 9 comprising 1 shift manager, 6 engineers and 2 machine setters. Reporting to the shift manager. 

Progression opportunities include Engineering apprenticeship.

• →You will work as a team to ensure machine changeovers are completed in a timely manner on days and done to the plan for production start up on nights.
• →Assembling processing equipment for production start ups.
• →Working closely with the hygiene team on nights to strip and rebuild machinery and equipment for cleaning,
• →Assisting engineering in completing machine maintenance.
• →Managing the blade stock and blade rotation.
• →Being the point of contact for blade issues on shift.
• →Escalating Blade issues to the shift management.

• NVQ2 or equivalent desirable, but not essential
• Trade qualifications or experience in plumbing, plastering, carpentry or industrial environment
• Shift work (including nights)
• Hand Tools experience desirable