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Machine Setter
Job Posted: 5 hours ago
Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Job Title: Machine Setter
Location: Preston, UK
Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Shift Pattern: Rotating shifts (5:45 am - 2:00 pm and 2:00 pm - 10:10 pm), Monday to Friday
Overview:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Machine Setter to join a well-established and fast-growing manufacturing company based in Preston. The role will focus primarily on setting up and maintaining a variety of packing and manufacturing machinery to ensure maximum production efficiency and minimal downtime. The successful candidate will also play a key role in routine maintenance and equipment clean-downs, working to GMP standards and supporting wider engineering functions on site.
Key Responsibilities:
Set up and adjust packing line machinery including fillers, hoppers, labellers, and shrink wrap machines.
Support the setup of manufacturing machines such as tablet presses and capsule machines when required.
Lead clean-down and disinfection processes for packing/manufacturing equipment in accordance with GMP protocols.
Perform routine planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and contribute to non-urgent maintenance activities.
Accurately complete and update required documentation and SOPs.
Liaise with the Engineering Manager to minimise machine downtime and ensure spare parts availability.
Train and coach colleagues in machine setting procedures as needed.
Maintain housekeeping standards and uphold health and safety practices across the site.
What We're Looking For:
Minimum 5 years of experience setting up and maintaining packing or tabletting machinery in an FMCG environment.
Excellent mechanical problem-solving skills with a keen eye for detail.
Self-motivated with a proactive, flexible, and team-oriented approach.
Comfortable with manual handling tasks and working in a fast-paced environment.
Strong time management skills and ability to work independently.
Engineering qualification or apprenticeship training (desirable but not essential).
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