Pertemps Warrington seeks a Machine Setter/Engineering Setter for a precision engineering manufacturer in Woolston. Working 36 hours weekly on a three-shift rotation, the successful candidate sets and operates up to three specialist machines, producing components to exacting quality standards. Pay starts at £18.36 hourly, equivalent to £34,370 annually, rising beyond £20.00 per hour (£37,440+) once fully trained. This full-time, temporary position carries genuine permanent potential. Applicants need proven setting experience within manufacturing, mechanical aptitude, attention to detail, and the flexibility to cover rotating shifts.
Machine Setter / Engineering Setter Location: Warrington, WA1 Pay: £18.36 per hour, rising to £20.00+ once fully trained Hours: 36 hours per week | 3-shift rotation Contract: Long-term ongoing, with potential to become permanent £34,370 annual equivalent, progressing to £37,440+
Pertemps is recruiting an experienced Machine Setter / Engineering Setter to join a well-established precision engineering manufacturer in Warrington. This is a long-term opportunity offering £18.36 per hour inclusive of shift allowance, increasing to £20.00+ per hour once fully trained.
The role
You’ll be responsible for setting and operating specialist manufacturing machinery, producing precision-engineered components to required quality standards.
Duties
- Setting and operating up to three manufacturing/heading machines
- Reading and working from engineering drawings
- Carrying out quality inspection checks
- Using micrometres, vernier callipers, gauges and other measuring equipment
- Making machine adjustments and resolving production issues
- Completing production records and SAP transactions
- Ensuring quality and safety standards are maintained
What we’re looking for
- Machine setting or mechanical engineering experience
- Experience within an engineering/manufacturing environment
- Ability to read engineering drawings
- Experience using precision measuring equipment
- Level 3 Engineering qualification or relevant experience
- Good mechanical and problem-solving skills
- Experience as a Machine Setter, Engineering Setter, Heading Setter, Machine Operator/Setter or Manufacturing Technician would be particularly relevant
Shifts
- 6am–2pm
- 2pm–10pm
- 10pm–6am
What’s on offer
- £18.36 per hour including shift allowance
- £34,370 annual equivalent based on 36 hours
- £20.00+ per hour once fully trained – £37,440+ equivalent
- Long-term ongoing work with potential to become permanent
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