Bending Setter Operator

Salisbury, Wiltshire

Salary Details: £13.79 - 14.55 an hour

Rubicon Recruitment
Rubicon Recruitment
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Bending Setter Operator Salisbury £14.54ph Temp to Perm

Are you an experienced machine operator with an eye for precision and a commitment to safety? Do you take pride in producing high-quality components in a structured, well-run manufacturing environment?

As a Bending Setter Operator, you ll join a specialist engineering business where you ll be responsible for setting and running a variety of bending machines to meet production targets. Working to strict quality and delivery standards, you ll play a key role in ensuring output aligns with customer expectations and internal KPIs.

Based at the company s Salisbury site, with a potential relocation to Andover in the next 12 months, this is a Temp-to-Perm opportunity offering long-term stability and excellent working hours.

As a Bending Setter Operator, you ll benefit from:

  • £13.79 per hour, rising to £14.55 after probation
  • Temp-to-Perm route with review after 12 weeks
  • Friendly and professional manufacturing cell environment
  • Structured day shift:
    • Mon Thurs: 7:30am 4:15pm
    • Friday: 7:30am 12:00pm (early finish.)

As a Bending Setter Operator, your responsibilities will include:

  • Setting and operating a range of bending machines to complete production batches
  • Measuring parts accurately and using bend checking fixtures to ensure quality
  • Following start-up and shutdown procedures and maintaining a clean, safe workstation
  • Ensuring safe working practices are followed and reporting any equipment issues
  • Supporting team meetings, housekeeping, and continuous improvement initiatives

As a Bending Setter Operator, your skills and experience will include:

  • Previous experience in machine setting and operation
  • A good understanding of manufacturing quality standards and inspection tools
  • The ability to interpret technical instructions and follow detailed procedures
  • A collaborative and safety-conscious mindset
  • Comfortable working to production KPIs such as output per hour and quality PPM targets

If you re looking for a hands-on, long-term opportunity in a business that values precision, safety, and team contribution, apply today or contact Charlie at Rubicon for more information.

Date Posted: 25 April 2025
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