Job Description:

 Machine Setter

Clay Cross, Derbyshire | £14.95p/h + £5p/h Shift Allowance
Rotating Shift Pattern (24-hour operation) | Permanent, Full-Time Role

Edwards Employment Solutions Ltd are an award-winning, independent recruiter supporting leading employers across the East Midlands and Yorkshire.
We’re currently recruiting for an experienced Machine Setter to join a successful and well-established company.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with strong setting aptitude and production experience who’s ready to take the next step in their manufacturing career.

As a Machine Setter, you’ll be responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining production machinery to ensure smooth, efficient, and high-quality manufacturing runs.
You’ll play a key part in driving performance, maintaining product standards, and supporting continuous improvement within the production team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate production machinery according to product requirements

• Monitor production quality, including thickness, width, and output consistency

• Identify and resolve mechanical or process issues quickly and effectively

• Ensure changeovers and shift handovers run smoothly

• Minimise stoppages and downtime through proactive problem-solving

• Complete production and quality documentation accurately

• Work closely with engineers and shift managers to resolve technical issues

• Maintain high housekeeping and Health & Safety standards at all times
   

We’re looking for someone who has:

• Previous experience as a Machine Setter, Production Operator, or Process Technician (within manufacturing or engineering)

• PVC extrusion machine experience – highly sought after

• Understanding of mechanical processes, raw materials, and production systems

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills

• Ability to interpret data and identify trends

• Calm and logical decision-making under pressure

• Excellent communication and teamwork skills

• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements with a proactive safety mindset
   

• Shift allowance and overtime pay for additional hours

• Typical hours: 40–50 hours per week on a rotating shift pattern

• Full training and career development opportunities

• Work within a well-established, respected manufacturing business

• Supportive management and a modern working environment
   

You’ll work a flexible, rotating shift pattern to provide full production coverage.
Applicants must be fully flexible and able to work across shifts as required.

If you’re a skilled operator — particularly with PVC extrusion machinery — we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now via Indeed or call our friendly team on (phone number removed) for more information.
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