Setter Operator
Location: Telford, Shropshire
Salary: £26,000 – £30,000 per annum, depending on experience
Employment Status: Permanent, Full-Time
Working Hours: Rotating shifts – 07:00–15:00 / 15:00–23:00
Industry: Automotive Manufacturing
Please note that our client are unable to consider sponsorship for the position, therefore Settled Status, ILR or UK Citizenship is required.
The Role
We are recruiting for an experienced and hands-on Setter Operator to join a busy automotive manufacturing operation in Telford.
The successful candidate will be responsible for setting and operating Inestella production equipment, carrying out first-line fault finding and completing non-PLC maintenance to minimise downtime and keep production running efficiently.
This is a practical, shop-floor-based role suited to someone with experience in a fast-paced manufacturing environment who is confident diagnosing and resolving mechanical, pneumatic and sensor-related issues.
Key Responsibilities
- Set and operate Inestella machinery and production equipment.
- Carry out first-line fault finding on production equipment.
- Diagnose and rectify mechanical, pneumatic and electrical issues within your level of competence.
- Carry out TPM activities and support ongoing improvement of equipment and processes.
- Complete planned and reactive non-PLC maintenance.
- Identify, replace and fault-find sensors and associated components.
- Diagnose and repair pneumatic issues, including airlines, fittings and connections.
- Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
- Carry out routine checks and adjustments to machinery.
- Escalate more complex electrical, PLC or engineering faults to the appropriate maintenance team.
- Work closely with production and maintenance teams to identify recurring faults and improve equipment reliability.
- Maintain a safe, clean and organised working environment.
- Follow company Health & Safety, quality and manufacturing procedures at all times.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Previous experience as a Setter Operator, Setter, Technician, Maintenance Technician or similar role within manufacturing.
- Experience working with automated or semi-automated production machinery.
- Good mechanical and pneumatic fault-finding ability.
- Experience diagnosing and replacing sensors.
- Ability to carry out basic electrical fault finding.
- Experience with non-PLC maintenance.
- Practical, hands-on approach to problem solving.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure in a production environment.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Strong focus on safety, quality and production efficiency.
Personal Attributes
- Proactive and reliable.
- Technically minded and practical.
- Good attention to detail.
- Confident in identifying and responding to equipment issues.
- Able to work independently while supporting the wider production team.
- Positive approach to continuous improvement.
- Committed to maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
Working Pattern
The role operates on a rotating shift pattern:
- Week 1: 07:00–15:00
- Week 2: 15:00–23:00
Candidates must be comfortable working rotating shifts.
PERM2
Pay: £26,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Experience:
- Automated (Semi) Production Machinery: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
