Trainee Machine Setter and Operator-Manufacturing Sector

Nottingham · Manufacturing · Posted 3 Nov 2026

Night shift · Rotating days/nights

Key details

Shift
Nights
Pattern
Rotating days/nights
Location
Nottingham
Hours
Full time
Contract
Permanent
Sector
Manufacturing

About the role

Trainee Machine Setter and Operator-Manufacturing Sector

West Nottingham, Nottinghamshire


£13.06ph + Nights paid x1.33 + Training + Progression to Setter + Permanent Role

37.5 hours, Mon-Fri 7am-3.30pm, early finish Friday, flexibility to work nights when required (paid at time and a half)

Are you from a manufacturing background with good mechanical hands-on skills, looking for a permanent role where you will be trained up as a Machine Setter and properly looked after by a long-term employer?

This is a great opportunity to join a well-established engineering manufacturer in a role where you will receive structured on-the-job training, develop your technical skills and progress into a fully-fledged Setter position over time.

You will be learning to set machines to produce metal components of different sizes and materials, grinding basic tooling and completing quality checks. The role will also involve measuring parts, accurately inputting production data and using an MRP / planning system (training provided).

You will start on days and may move onto a rotating shift pattern as you become competent, with nights available as required. The company are recruiting due to ongoing workload and will invest in developing the right person long-term.

This role would suit someone with manufacturing experience and mechanical aptitude who wants a stable, permanent position, hands-on technical training and clear progression into a Setter role.

The Role:

  • Training role progressing into a Machine Setter position
  • Setting machines for different sizes and materials
  • Basic tooling grinding and quality checks
  • Days initially (07:00-15:30 Mon-Thurs / 07:00-12:30 Fri) with nights required as needed


The Person:

  • Manufacturing background and/or good mechanical hands-on skills
  • Comfortable with measurements / quality checks and accurate data input
  • Willing to work shifts including nights when required


Reference Number: BBBH281831

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Nick Smith at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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What are the shift details?

Night shift · Rotating days/nights

What is the pay?

£13.06 per hour

Where is this job based?

Nottingham

Who is the employer?

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited

Is this a night shift?

Yes. This is a night shift role — shift times are shown in the listing above.

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