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.