Machine Setter

  • The Best Connection
  • Runcorn, Cheshire
  • Feb 07, 2026
Seasonal Manufacturing

Job Description

Exciting new opportunity in Runcorn!

Our client, a leading UK & Global manufacturer is looking to recruit add an experienced Machine Setter to work at their dedicated & committed team.

This role requires a mechanically minded person who can fault find, prioritise and rectify multiple issues on a variety of machinery.

The ideal candidate will be required to;

  • Prepare machines prior to production to ensure timely and efficient production of high quality product
  • 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
  • To perform adjustments mid-production run and perform reactive and planned preventative maintenance to machinery
  • Always adhere to 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

Desired experience / skills;

  • Have a high degree of mechanical aptitude, engineering knowledge and skill
  • Experience of counted bottle / tube filling, blister packing, capping, check weighers, flow wrapping and labelling machinery
  • Experience of fault finding, identify and resolving machine defects and temporary repairs
  • Able to understand operating / maintenance manuals and identify machine parts from drawings
  • Experience of pneumatics, Reed switches and positional sensors
  • NVQ Level 3 in engineering is advantageous

The hours of work are on a weekly rotation, consisting of;

  • (Apply online only) Monday to Thursday & (Apply online only) Friday
  • (Apply online only) Monday to Thursday & (Apply online only) Friday

An immediate start is available after successful interview, and this role will go permanent after a successful qualifying period.

To apply, please contact the industrial Desk on (phone number removed)

The Best Connection is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.