Machine Setter/Engineering Setter in WA1

Job DescriptionMachine 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 include: 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 You'll work a rotating 3-shift pattern: 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. Interested? Apply today with your CV or contact Pertemps Warrington for more information