Machine Setter Operators

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Telford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£36,500 / year
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Machine Setup Changeover Maintenance Problem Solving Quality Assurance FMCG Experience Safety Mindset Shift Work

FULL DESCRIPTION

Machine Setter Operators

Location: Telford | Salary: £35,232 - 36,500 per year | Type: Permanent, On-site

Job Details

5 x MACHINE SETTER OPERATOR VACANCIES AVAILABLE (TELFORD, SHROPSHIRE)

  • 4 on 4 off shift pattern (12 hour days and nights)
  • Annual starting salary ranging between £35,000 - £36,500 per annum, with a fantastic benefits package available.

Are you an experienced Machine Setter or Machine Setter Operator looking for a permanent job within the Telford area?! We are hiring 4 x Machine Setter Operators for a market-leading manufacturing facility in the Stafford Park area of Telford. These are permanent, stable roles with an immediate start available for the right candidates. We are looking for hands-on professionals who have a minimum of 3 years experience within a similar role, and preferably with a background in Food, Packaging, Print, or Pharmaceutical manufacturing. The hiring manager is keen to interview ASAP, the first stage being an on-line assessment, before being invited in on-site for a formal interview and factory tour to see the facility.

Why Join Us?

  • Permanent Security: Full-time, permanent contracts from Day 1.
  • Shift Pattern: Work-life balance with a 4-on-4-off pattern (12-hour shifts: 6am–6pm / 6pm–6am).

Daily Duties

  • Setup & Optimization: Perform rapid changeovers to minimize downtime and maximize output.
  • Maintenance: Conduct routine checks and machine cleaning to ensure peak performance.
  • Problem Solving: Use process fault-tree tools to identify issues and implement immediate solutions.
  • Quality Assurance: Conduct pre-use checks to ensure every product meets our high-quality standards.

What You Will Bring

  • Experience: A minimum of 3 years of experience in an FMCG production environment (Food, Pharma, Plastics, Print, or Packaging).
  • Technical Skill: Proven ability to operate, set up, and maintain complex manufacturing equipment.
  • Safety Mindset: A strong commitment to health and safety standards.
  • Location: Residing within a 25-mile radius of Telford, Shropshire.

Contact & Application

Contact: Adam Wheatley (Principal Consultant) at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] or phone [contact hidden]. Job Ref: 71611. Your CV will be forwarded to [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal], a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are those of an Employment Agency. Apply via the 'Apply Now' button above.

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