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Machine Setter Operator

Location: Telford
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 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.

This role would be ideal for someone who has previously worked as a Machine Setter, Line Setter, Technical Operator, Machine Operator, Production Operator (Technical Level), Process Operator, Packaging Machine Operator, Line Technician, or Setter/Operator within an FMCG or manufacturing environment.

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 £43,486 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.

If you’ve worked as a as a Machine Setter, Line Setter, Technical Operator, Machine Operator, Production Operator (Technical Level), Process Operator, Packaging Machine Operator, Line Technician, or Setter/Operator within an FMCG or manufacturing environment. If you’re confident setting up machinery, running production lines, troubleshooting issues, and keeping equipment performing at its best, you’ll be a great fit for this position.

Bring your machine‑setting expertise to a team that values your skills — apply now and take the next step in your career

Apply today!

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Production Technicians Needed in Telford (Shropshire)

Salary: Starting salary of £35,115 per annum, rising to £43,486 once key competency levels are achieved.

Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off – 12-hour rotating shifts (Days & Nights, including weekends)

Are you passionate about machinery? Do you thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment where you can take ownership of a production line, solve problems on the spot, and keep world‑class equipment running at its best?

If you’re a hands‑on technician with a sharp eye for detail and a drive to make an impact, this is your chance to join a forward-thinking production team in Telford.

This role would be a great fit for someone who has worked as a Production Technician, Process Technician, Line Technician, Machine Setter, Machine Operator (Technical Level), Production Operative (Technical), Packaging Technician, FMCG Technician, or Maintenance Operative within a production environment.

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.

The role:

• Working with state‑of‑the‑art, fully automated, cutting‑edge machinery – technology that’s unparalleled in the industry.
• Leading your own line: training operators, driving performance, and ensuring your line runs efficiently and smoothly.
• Owning continuous improvement: supporting process refinements, boosting productivity, and feeding into development teams to uplift standards.
• Staying hands-on: spotting early signs of faults, investigating issues, problem-solving, and preventing downtime.
• Ensuring full Food Safety, Quality, and Health & Safety compliance.
• Running lines to SOPs including start‑ups, shutdowns, and changeovers.

What We’re Looking for:

• A technically minded individual who loves working with machinery and solving problems.
• A flexible, enthusiastic team player who performs well under pressure.
• Someone eager to learn new technologies, embrace continuous improvement, and support lean manufacturing.
• A confident communicator who listens well, gives clear instructions, and isn’t afraid to challenge or seek expert support.
• Experience in food, FMCG, or processing environments is ideal — but not essential.

If you’ve worked as a Production Technician, Process Technician, Line Technician, Machine Setter, Machine Operator (Technical Level), Production Operative (Technical), Packaging Technician, FMCG Technician, or Maintenance Operative within a production environment. If you’re used to running lines, solving machinery issues, and driving performance on fast‑moving equipment, you’ll thrive in this position.

Don’t miss your chance to work with world‑class technology. Apply now and start your next chapter with us.

Apply today!

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

If you've ever worked somewhere where production planning felt like a daily guessing game, you'll know how painful bad information, late changes and overly optimistic schedules can be.

This isn't one of those places.

This is your chance to join a manufacturing business that actually treats planning as the engine room of operations - not an admin task, not a blame magnet, and not something that gets ignored until it's already gone wrong. If you like bringing order to chaos without needing to shout to be heard, you'll feel right at home here.

What You Will Do

- Build production schedules people can actually follow - based on real customer orders, capacity and material availability.

- Work closely with Materials, Engineering and Operations so everyone moves in the same direction for once.

- Monitor progress, spot bottlenecks early and adjust plans before things fall over.

- Use demand forecasts and historical trends to help the business make decisions instead of educated guesses.

- Maintain accurate records of WIP, inventory and activity so planning stays credible.

- Work with Process and Quality Engineers to reduce waste and improve flow.

- Occasionally join customer meetings when planning expertise is needed (you won't be doing sales).

What You Will Bring

- Experience in production planning, supply chain or manufacturing operations.

- Strong analytical skills and confidence using ERP systems and Excel (more than SUM and VLOOKUP).

- The ability to stay organised and calm when everyone else is panicking.

- Clear communication skills - because a plan only works if people understand it.

- Knowledge of lean principles is desirable but not essential.

- A degree in Business, Engineering or Supply Chain - or 3+ years proving you don't need one.

Planning is one of those roles where you rarely get praised when things go right - but everyone notices when they don't. Here, you'll actually be backed by people who understand the value of proper planning and want you involved early, not after the mess has already been made.

You'll be supporting production across aerospace, defence, automotive, medical and other high-spec sectors - environments where precision and timing matter.

Location

Gloucester. Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week. No shifts.

Security Clearance Requirement

This role requires UK Security Clearance (SC) or the ability to obtain it.
To be eligible, you must have been a continuous UK resident for the last five years and be willing to undergo the vetting process.
BPSS alone is not sufficient for this position.

Interested?

If you're tired of firefighting disguised as production planning, and want a role where the business listens to the data rather than ignoring it, then this is worth a conversation.

Apply today and see whether this is the upgrade you've been waiting for.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.