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Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
Production Press Setter
Gillingham, Kent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 2 days ago
- Salary
- 36000.00 - 38000.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
- Closes
- 19 Dec 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Production Press Setter
Mid Kent
GBP36k GBP38k DOE
Permanent
Day Shifts (Early Finish Every Friday!)
ARE YOU A SKILLED MACHINE SETTER WITH A KNACK FOR MECHANICAL PROBLEM–SOLVING?
LOOKING FOR A ROLE WHERE EVERY DAY BRINGS NEW CHALLENGES AND REAL OPPORTUNITY TO GROW?
THIS COULD BE YOUR PERFECT NEXT STEP!
We are thrilled to represent a well–established, forward–thinking manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and a truly supportive working culture. This company invests in its people, offers fantastic training opportunities, and provides a friendly, family–feel environment where you can build a long–term career.
Working within the Power Press department, you ll play a key role in setting and operating the machines. With the right drive and ambition, this position even offers the potential to grow into departmental leadership over time!
As a Production Press Setter, you will:
Set, operate, and adjust a range of production machinery, including rotary table systems and power presses. Take ownership of machine performance, ensuring output meets quality and safety standards. Use your mechanical aptitude to troubleshoot and resolve issues methodically. Work independently while contributing positively to a close–knit production team. Support continuous improvement and embrace new skills. Demonstrate flexibility, taking on both setting and operating duties as required. To be considered, you should have:
Strong mechanical aptitude and hands–on experience with production machinery. A problem–solving mindset and confidence working without constant supervision. Experience with resistance welding or automated welding stations (advantageous, not essential). Exposure to stamping/forming tool setup (desirable). A willingness to learn and continuously develop your technical skillset. A proactive, team–focused approach. What you ll get in return:
Competitive salary of GBP36k GBP38k DOE 40–hour week 28 days holiday including bank holidays A warm, friendly, family–like environment where you're valued WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?!
APPLY ONLINE NOW INTERVIEWS ARE HAPPENING IMMEDIATELY!
Not quite the right role but still looking?
Our specialist team supports candidates across all levels in manufacturing, engineering, and technical careers helping you take the next exciting step.
Start your next chapter today!
This role is being handled by Emily Powell and Sammy Messenger, Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical Specialists at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment.
Ad ID: 5417457435
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