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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 FULL_TIME

Machine Setter - Mechanical

Salary Range
£26,000 - £36,000
£2,167 - £3,000 / mo

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Location Base
High Wycombe, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Mechanical Machine Setters urgently required for my client located in High Wycombe.

This is a shift position and you will be required to work on morning, afternoon and night shift on a one week rota.

The main responsibility will be setting and maintaining packing machines for specific tasks while maximising efficiency against stated target outputs. You will be working in a fast paced environment for a busy contract packaging company, working on multiple lines and products.

It is the responsibility of the Mechanical Machine Setter, based in High Wycombe, to ensure the smooth and speedy transition of orders, that an accurate product is set and that quality is maintained before and after machine and product are confirmed.

This role suits a mechanically minded individual, with a passion for engineering, whether that be interests in working with mechanics, electrics, or general aptitude for all. It is a fast paced role and environment, so requires a level of fitness and agility to cope with the demands of the role.

This is a role for a self-motivated and driven individual capable of working on his/her own initiative with minimal supervision and able to work shift patterns in High Wycombe. This job comes with training and after successfully getting through this period the renumeration will increase ability dependant.

APPLY NOW! Or for more information on the Mechanical Machine Setter job, based in High Wycombe, please contact Tommy Beazley quoting reference 18TRB .

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £26,000.00-£36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Casual dress
  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking

Flexible Language Requirement:

  • English not required

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • High Wycombe, HP12 3RS: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Corridor Intelligence

Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Machine Setter - Mechanical roles across bluegate's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,000 - £36,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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