Essential Recruitment
Tool Setter, Ilkeston
Tool Setter, Ilkeston at Essential Recruitment, based in Ilkeston, East Midlands. This is a contract role.
- Pay
- Not given by the employer
- Hours and contract
- Contract · On site
- Location
- Ilkeston, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- CNC Machinist
Reference https://www.essentialrecruitment.co.uk/?post_type=vacancies&p=104394
About the role
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 07:30am – 16:30pm / Friday, 07:30am – 14:00pm
Salary: Up to £32,000 per annum
Location: Ilkeston
Contract Type: Permanent
An injection moulding company based in the Ilkeston area are currently looking for a Tool Setter to join them on a permanent basis.
In this Tool Setter role you will be doing tool changes, machine setting, troubleshooting, hopper loading, colour mixing, trimming components and inspecting finished products.
We’re keen to hear from candidate who have experience within a Tool Setter or Machine Setter role within a manufacturing environment, with strong fault finding and troubleshooting skills.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary of £32,000 per annum
- Early finish every Friday
- 25 days holiday per year
- Additional Christmas shutdown included within holiday entitlement (5 fixed days)
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Stable, long-term opportunity within a growing business
- Opportunity to take on additional responsibility and develop your skills
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of a Tool Setter:
- Tool changes and machine setting
- Troubleshooting machine and process issues
- Machine operation when required
- Hopper loading and colour mixing
- Sorting and inspecting finished products
- Trimming components as required
- Supporting production activities across the shop floor
- Providing cover for the Production Manager during holiday periods, helping oversee the day-to-day running of the team
Experience and Skills of Tool Setter:
- Previous experience in a Tool Setter or machine setting role within manufacturing
- Strong fault-finding and troubleshooting skills
- A hands-on approach with a willingness to support across different areas of production
- Ability to work independently and as part of a small team
- Good communication skills and a positive attitude
- Someone who is reliable, flexible, and happy to take ownership when needed
To apply please either:
- Call Grace on [phone removed] between the hours of 8am – 5pm Mon-Fri
- Email your CV to [email removed]
If you have not heard from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion.
This Vacancy is being advertised by Essential Recruitment & Professional (An employment business)
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Reference: https://www.essentialrecruitment.co.uk/?post_type=vacancies&p=104394 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 12 Dec 2026 · Listed via Essential Recruitment
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