Night Shift Setter

Job description

As a Night Shift Setter, you'll be responsible for setting and operating CNC perforating presses to produce high-quality metal and plastic components. This Night Shift Setter role offers long-term stability, excellent bonus potential and the opportunity to support and develop other team members while contributing to continuous improvement across the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and operate CNC perforating and punch presses.
• Produce quality components while achieving production targets.
• Carry out quality inspections in line with ISO procedures.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and health & safety standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including SMED and 5S.
• Deputise for the Team Leader when required.
• Assist with training and developing colleagues.
• Contribute to environmental and quality objectives.

Skills & Experience

• Previous Night Shift Setter or punch press setting experience.
• Mechanical or manufacturing background.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Competent using micrometres and verniers.
• Good computer literacy.
• Excellent written and spoken English.
• Previous supervisory experience would be advantageous.
• Forklift licence or experience is desirable.

Working Hours

• Sunday to Thursday, 10:00pm - 6:00am

You'll be paid for a 40-hour week while working 37.5 hours, with your daily 30-minute break fully paid.

Please note - candidates will start on day shift for training, this will last for 2-4 weeks. Day shift hours are 6am - 2pm and 2pm - 10pm

Why Apply

• Discretionary Production Bonus (typically around 5%)
• Outstanding Profit Share Scheme - averaging 25% of annual salary over the past five years
• Paid breaks every shift
• Stable permanent opportunity with genuine long-term career prospects
• Join a supportive manufacturing team where your skills as a Night Shift Setter will be recognised and valued.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Caversham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Salary indication

£39,134 Per Month

Published at

05-07-2026

Profession type

Engineering

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English