Maintenance

• Conduct planned autonomous and preventative maintenance activities in accordance with maintenance schedules.
• Complete machine clean-downs, inspections and lubrication during product changeovers.
• Identify worn, damaged or failing components before they result in equipment failure.
• Ensure maintenance activities and machine interventions are accurately recorded.

Leadership and Training

• Provide day-to-day technical guidance to Machine Setters, Crew Members and temporary team members.
• Train and coach colleagues in machine operation, changeovers, basic fault-finding and safe working practices.
• Lead by example and promote high standards of safety, quality, housekeeping and operational discipline.
• Support the development of standard operating procedures, setting sheets and training documentation.
• Function as the first point of technical escalation during production shifts where appropriate.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify and implement improvements to machine reliability, changeover times, line efficiency and product quality.
• Support continuous improvement activities using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Contribute to improvements in overall equipment effectiveness, waste reduction and production output.
• Recommend modifications to equipment, tooling, processes and working methods.
• Participate in production reviews, engineering meetings and improvement projects.

Quality and Compliance

• Ensure products are manufactured in accordance with approved specifications and quality standards.
• Complete in-process checks and respond promptly to quality concerns or non-conforming products.
• Work closely with the Health & Safety Manager, to investigate defects and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure machine settings, production records and traceability documentation are complete and accurate.
• Follow all applicable company procedures, manufacturing standards and regulatory requirements.

Health, Safety and Housekeeping

• Adhere to all health and safety procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work.
• Ensure correct isolation and lock-off procedures are followed before machine interventions.
• Use the required personal protective equipment at all times.
• Report hazards, near misses, unsafe conditions and equipment concerns immediately.
• Maintain a clean, organised and safe production environment.
• Ensure housekeeping standards are consistently maintained across production areas.

Must-haves

• Extensive experience working as a Machine Setter, Engineering Setter, Production Technician or in a similar manufacturing role.
• Proven experience setting up, changing over and operating automated or semi-automated production machinery.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and practical engineering skills.
• Demonstrable experience diagnosing and resolving machine faults.
• Experience conducting routine maintenance, minor repairs and equipment inspections.
• Ability to read and follow technical instructions, setting sheets, standard operating procedures and engineering documentation.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work accurately in a fast-paced environment.
• Good numeracy, computer literacy and general IT skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to organise and prioritise workloads effectively.
• Flexible and reliable approach to work.
• Positive, proactive attitude with a strong focus on finding solutions.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.

Desirable Experience

• Experience working on filling, capping, labelling, coding, packaging or automated conveyor systems.
• Experience within chemical, automotive, FMCG, cosmetics, pharmaceutical or consumer goods manufacturing.
• Knowledge of pneumatic, electrical and programmable control systems.
• Experience using continuous improvement tools such as 5S, root-cause analysis, SMED or Overall Equipment Effectiveness.
• Experience training or mentoring Machine Setters and Production Operators.
• Relevant mechanical, electrical or manufacturing engineering qualification.
• Experience working with computerised maintenance or production management systems.

What we can offer

• Competitive Salary
• 33 days holiday, inclusive of UK bank holidays which increases with length of service
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Long Service Rewards
• Pension contributions
• Medicash Programme
• Death in Service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Excellent staff discount on Muc-Off products and other brands in the industry
• Brilliant social events
• A dynamic office working environment where staff are encouraged to indulge their passions for cycling and fitness