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Machine Operative - Setter

Job in Silsden, Keighley, West Yorkshire, BD21, England, UK
Listing for: Headway Recruitment
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-14
Job specializations:
  • Manufacturing / Production
    Manufacturing Production, Machine Operator
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 25974 - 27572 GBP Yearly GBP 25974.00 27572.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location: Silsden

Machine Operator - Setter
Our client, a well-established Keighley manufacturer, is seeking a Machine Operator - Setter to join their supportive factory team. The role suits a motivated, detail-oriented, and adaptable individual able to read production drawings and work across flexible shifts.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a quality-driven company that invests in employees, offering a four-day week, competitive shift allowances, and opportunities to develop technical skills for a long-term career.
The role of Machine Operator - Setter you'll set up and operate machinery to produce products that meet customer specifications and quality standards within agreed timescales.

Personal needs will be accommodated wherever possible, however there is a need to be flexible to work across the full range of shifts through Monday to Thursday.
  • 4.00am - 13.15pm
  • 14.45pm - 2.00am
Duties and responsibilities include but not limited to:
  • Set and operate machines using correct tooling
  • Produce goods in line with works orders and quality standards
  • Read and understand production drawings
  • Identify/select correct wire as specified in drawings/works orders
  • Carry out inspections and accurate product weighing
  • Control specific tooling
  • Liaise with Technical and Quality departments as required
  • Any other duties which support the delivery of the company objectives
Skills and Experience
  • Previous experience operating machinery in a manufacturing environment
  • Ability to read technical drawings and use measuring equipment
  • Mechanical aptitude and attention to detail
  • Strong work ethic and positive attitude
  • Flexible and reliable, able to work across different shift patterns
  • Able to work independently and as part of a team
Hours: 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday (shift pattern above)
Hourly rate:
From £14.85 to £16.20 (including shift allowance)


26 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
Group pension scheme
Group profit share scheme
Health care cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme
Life assurance
For more information about this role apply now or contact Sally at Headway Recruitment.
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