Machine Setter - Night shift

We are recruiting for a Machine Setter on the Night shift within Beeston, Leeds.

Hours of Work: 40 hours, working Monday and Tuesday from 6.00pm until 6.00am and Wednesday and Thursday 10.00pm until 6.00am

Please note: During your training period of up to 12 weeks, you will be required to work the day shift (Monday to Thursday 6.00am – 2.00pm and Friday 6.00am to 1.00pm)

The Machine Setter will set, run, and maintain spring manufacturing machinery to ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality production. They will support daily output targets by completing accurate machine set ups, monitoring quality, and ensuring smooth operation throughout the shift.

Key Responsibilities:

• Follow daily production instructions and run the correct required springs.
• Monitor raw materials and request as required from the department Manager.
• Monitor quality of products; ensure all quality procedures and checks are adhered to, feed back to the Manager.
• Changing cloth and wire.
• Complete Quality checks to agreed tolerances.
• Monitor machine output.
• Set the springs/ core units
• General upkeep of the Coilers/ glue assembler.
• Frame core units & roll pack.
• Checking wire and reject wire correctly.
• Assist engineers with machine issues.
• Working with the Manager/planner ensure the work is produced to the correct priority end on time.

Skills & Experience required:

• Experience in a machine setting or machine operating role within manufacturing. Understanding of mechanical adjustments, tooling changes, and basic fault finding.
• Ability to follow production instructions and quality standards accurately.
• Good attention to detail and commitment to producing high Quality work.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work effectively with colleagues, engineers, and managers.

What we offer in return:

• 26 days annual leave - Inclusive of bank holidays
• Additional Wellbeing Day – A Day dedicated to you.
• Enhanced Pension scheme
• Staff Discounts across the Harrison Spinks group

Essential attributes:

• Hungry - a manageable and sustainable commitment in doing a job well and going above and beyond when it is truly required.
• Smart - asks good questions, listens to what others are saying and stays engaged in conversations intently.
• Humility - shares credit, emphasises team over self, and defines success collectively rather than individually.

At Spinks, you don’t just work with springs - you help reinvent comfort for the world. Rooted in British ingenuity and driven by innovation, we empower our people to think boldly, engineer brilliantly, and lead the industry forward.

As leading micro coil designers and manufacturers, we can create a whole world of zoning and comfort options - giving our teams the freedom to shape solutions that transform everyday living.