Night Shift Setter

The Role
5S Recruitment is supporting a well-established manufacturing business in the appointment of a Production Night Setter to join a high-performing night shift operation.
This is a hands-on shop-floor role suited to an experienced setter who is comfortable working independently, maintaining process stability, and supporting continuous improvement in a structured manufacturing environment.
You’ll be responsible for setting, monitoring, and optimising moulding processes to ensure production targets, quality standards, and safety requirements are consistently achieved.
Key Responsibilities

• Set machines and processing equipment in line with process specifications
  
• Load and set mould tools and dies using SMED principles
  
• Adjust machine settings to maintain stable, repeatable processes
  
• Use product flow charts to optimise production runs
  
• Apply moulding concern procedures where process deviations occur
  
• Carry out process monitoring checks using SPC techniques
  
• Analyse process data and implement continuous improvement actions
  
• Support development activities, including new materials, products, and process technologies
  
• Complete all required production and quality documentation accurately
  
• Adhere to quality control procedures and standards
  
• Ensure scrap is removed and handled correctly in line with procedures
  
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, health & safety, and PPE compliance
  
• Follow safe systems of work and equipment safety procedures at all times
  Skills & Experience
  
• Strong mechanical and engineering aptitude
  
• Proven troubleshooting and fault-finding capability
  
• Knowledge of polymer materials and processing techniques
  
• Basic understanding of electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
  
• Familiar with SPC, FMEA, and SMED methodologies
  
• Able to work unsupervised on night shift
  
• Confident working as part of a wider production and development team
  
• Clear communicator with a disciplined approach to procedures and standards
  Qualifications (Essential)
  One of the following, or equivalent, combined with relevant industry experience:
  
• S/NVQ Level 2 – Polymer Processing & Related Operations
  
• S/NVQ Level 2 – Performing Manufacturing Operations
  
• S/NVQ Level 2 – Performing Engineering Operations
  Engineering Apprenticeship, including:
  
• Level 2 S/NVQ (e.g. Materials Processing & Finishing)
  
• Level 2 Technical Certificate (e.g. Production Engineering / Composites)
  Shift & Benefits
  4 on / 4 off night shift (12-hour shifts)
  20 days holiday per annum +1 additional day for every 5 years’ service (up to 25 days)
  Company pension scheme
  Employee product discount
  On-site parking
  Next Steps
  This vacancy is being managed confidentially by 5S Recruitment