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NEW JOBS AVAILABLE IN TELFORD – MACHINE SETTER OPERATOR
Location: Telford (Shropshire)
Salary: Starting salary of £35,115 per annum + Excellent Benefits
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off – 12-hour rotating shifts (Days & Nights, including weekends)
Are you a skilled Machine Setter, Machine Setter Operator or Machine Operator who thrives in a fast‑paced production environment? Do you enjoy setting, running, and optimising machinery, solving problems on the line, and keeping production running smoothly?
If you take pride in technical accuracy, enjoy hands‑on work, and want to make a real impact on high‑performance production lines, this is an exciting opportunity to join our expanding team in Telford.
Please note: This is a 2-stage interview process, with the first stage consisting of a numeracy and literacy assessment on site in Telford, Shropshire.
Company Benefits:
- Salary: £35,115 rising to £45,300 once key competency levels are achieved.
- Benefits: Health Cash Plan, tech schemes, life assurance, health cover and more.
- Holiday: 5 weeks + 8 bank holidays (after year 1) with holiday pay based on average hours.
- Auto-enrolment pension.
- A long-term career with a rapidly growing, technology-led manufacturer.
The role:
- Operating and setting state‑of‑the‑art, fully automated machinery—cutting-edge technology that is unmatched in the industry.
- Taking responsibility for your production line: supporting operators, training others, and driving consistent performance.
- Managing machine set‑ups, start‑ups, changeovers, and adjustments to ensure smooth, efficient output.
- Identifying potential faults early, carrying out basic troubleshooting, and working with engineers to minimise downtime.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and contributing to process optimisation.
- Ensuring full Food Safety, Quality, and Health & Safety compliance at all times.
What We’re Looking for:
- An experienced Machine Setter, Machine Operator, Line Setter, Technical Operator, Production Operator (Technical), Process Operator, or similar.
- Someone who enjoys working with machinery, can solve problems quickly, and thrives under pressure.
- A team player with enthusiasm, flexibility, and a desire to learn new technology.
- Someone keen to improve processes, embrace lean manufacturing, and support continuous improvement.
- An effective communicator who can follow standards, give direction, and challenge when necessary.
- Experience in FMCG, food, or processing environments is an advantage — but not essential.
This Machine Setter Operator position plays a key part in supporting this company’s mission of Determination, Quality, Integrity, and Teamwork. By operating fully automated, state-of-the-art machinery and contributing to continuous improvement, the Machine Setter Operator helps ensure productivity, reliability, and compliance across every shift.
Location:
This Machine Setter Operator role is based in Telford, working a 4 on 4 off rotational shift pattern.
Interested?:
If the Machine Setter Operator role sounds like the kind of hands-on, progression-focused work that fits your strengths, apply today and take the next confident step toward a rewarding career in FMCG production.
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7227161 – Adam Wheatley