Machine Operator / Setter
| Company: | Exchange People Limited |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £15.67 to £15.67 an hour |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Runcorn, WA7 1PZ |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Posting date: | 1 Oct 2026 |
| Closing date: | 30 Oct 2026 |
Summary
Machine Setter required in Runcorn - £15.67 per hour.
Our client, one of the UK's leading companies in their industry, are looking for a Machine Setter to work on site at their pharmaceutical production facility in Astmoor, Runcorn.
Purpose of Role:
The role of machine setter requires the preparation of machines prior to production to ensure timely and efficient production of high quality product. To perform adjustments mid-production run and perform reactive and planned preventative maintenance to machinery. The role requires a mechanically minded person who can fault find, prioritise and rectify multiple issues on a variety of machinery.
Job Summary & Content:
- Change over and set packing lines to meet production requirements.
- Problem solve and resolve issues to optimise each machine in order to achieve maximum output.
- Carry out reactive and planned preventative maintenance.
- Always adhere to Company Health and Safety policy and GMP.
- Safeguard the health and wellbeing of yourself, your colleagues and the safety and protection of Company manufactured products.
- Carry out additional duties as required.
The job operates Monday to Friday; Rotating Day Shifts. Early Finish on a Friday!
Shift 1 – 6am until 2.15pm
Shift 2 – 2pm until 10.15pm
The rate of pay is £15.67 per hour.
This is a temporary position, with opportunities to go permanent for the right candidates.
Exchange People are a family-run Employment Business, proudly providing people in North-West England and Central Scotland with careers since 1997.
So why work for Exchange People?
Wages paid weekly
Dedicated in-house payroll team to ensure accurate payroll
28 days holiday pay, accrued pro-rata
Pension contributions, for eligible workers
Out-of-hours contact service
Team of expert consultants who’ll look after you, before, during and after your placement
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