Press and stamp operators

Machine Setter/Press Setter

📍 Buxton, Derbyshire (SK17 7LR
)
💰 £14.00 – £16.60 per hour (DOE) + Overtime
🕒 Rotating Shifts (6–2 / 2–10), Monday to Friday

Join a Market Leader Investing in the Future
Our Client is a UK market leader in in their industry — and they’re growing.
As part of the next phase of growth, they’re looking for a skilled Machine Setter to join the production team in Buxton.
If you have a strong engineering background and enjoy working in a high-volume, performance-driven environment, this is your opportunity to build a long-term career with real progression.

The Role
You’ll be responsible for setting and optimising a variety of high-volume production machinery, including:

Hot press forming machines
Multi-spindle machines
3-way transfer machines

You’ll work with:

CNC G/ISO coding
Kawasaki AS & Staubli VAL3 robotics

This is a hands-on role with a strong focus on:

Health & Safety
Quality standards
Production efficiency
Continuous improvement

This role is for someone who doesn’t just set machines — but actively looks for ways to reduce cycle times, improve output, and monitor tooling life and machine performance.

What you’ll need

Strong engineering and manufacturing background
Understanding of metal cutting processes
Industrial engineering skills
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability
Reliable with excellent time and attendance
Strong focus on Health & Safety and Quality
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
A mindset geared towards continuous improvement

What’s on Offer

£14.00 – £16.60 per hour (dependent on experience)
Overtime opportunities
40 hours per week (Mon–Fri)
Rotating shifts (6–2 / 2–10)
Potential night shift opportunities
Bi-annual appraisals
Full training and development support (including external training)
Company pension
Life insurance
On-site parking
Free hot and cold drinks

Progression is based on ability and performance — if you’re ambitious and technically strong, we’ll support your development