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The Business Connection
Machine Setter
Newhaven, East Sussex
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Salary
- £25,000 - 35,000 - Annum
- Recruiter
- The Business Connection
- Closes
- 31 Mar 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Machine Setter
We are seeking a motivated and enthusiastic individual to join our multi-site operation as a Setter. This role is designed to support the development of skills and knowledge in injection moulding, tool setting, and general production support, under the supervision of experienced trainers.
The successful candidate will be expected to embrace and contribute to the company's Health and Safety culture and learn the correct use of mechanical equipment. You will assist in completing tool and material changes, following guidance from your trainer or the production plan. You will take an active role in the day-to-day activities of the setting team, which will provide you with valuable hands-on experience to support your personal development.
Under supervision, you will learn to identify and address common defects in injection moulding and carry out essential maintenance tasks on both the injection moulding machines and tools. Depending on operational requirements, you may also be asked to operate machinery to support production needs.
This role includes opportunities to engage with other departments, helping to build a strong connection between production and the setting team, which is key to the overall success of the trainee programme.
Machine Setter Essential Criteria
* Good work ethic and willingness to learn
* Basic understanding of a working environment
* Mechanical aptitude
* Computer literate
* GCSEs in Maths and English
* Previous experience in a factory role
* Good troubleshooting skills
Machine Setter Personal Qualities:
* Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team
* Good communication skills
* Self-motivated
* Results driven
* Proactive approach to all tasks undertaken
Machine Setter' Benefits:
* Salary: up to £35k (DOE)
* Days only: 730Am to 3PM and 230PM to 11PM
* 23 days holidays plus BH
* EAP
* Life Assurance
* Pension
This is an exciting opportunity for a Setter who is passionate about innovation and looking to contribute to a dynamic and growing team. xjnqpsq If you are a creative thinker with a keen eye for detail, we would love to hear from you!
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED JOB, CANDIDATES REQUIRING SPONSORSHIP OR ON A PSW VISA WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED
We are an equal opportunities agency and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
We are acting on behalf of the client as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Ad ID: 5417782661
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