Thermoformer Setter

  • Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd
  • May 11, 2026
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
  • Permanent role
  • Gateshead or Tanfield location
  • 3 Shift Pattern Rotating 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm and 11pm-7am
  • £33.7k pa (equating to £16.21 per hour including shift allowance - 40-hour week)
  • Excellent overtime rates available
  • 20 days holiday plus bank holidays and 1 gift holiday per year
  • Company pension scheme
  • Cycle To Work scheme
  • Employee Assistance program
  • Electric charging points on site
  • Various staff events including charity events
  • Employee saving scheme
  • Greggs Friday
  • Tyne & Wear location
  • Easily accessible
  • Supportive culture, inclusive environment and growing employer
THE BUSINESS

Westray Recruitment Group is seeking an experienced Thermoforming Setter to work on a permanent contract for our client based in Tyne & Wear. The role consists of working a 3-shift pattern 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm & 11pm-7am.

The organisation produces a variety of products including food packaging. They provide themselves on their ability to provide innovative designs built on sustainability. They are a growing employer and their reputation has been built on offering high quality products at cost effective pricing.

As an experienced thermoforming setter, you will be responsible for setting up to 8 illig thermoforming lines.

THE ROLE
  • To act as a thermoforming setter and drive the efficient running of the thermoforming department working efficiently to the speed and quality required.
  • To perform tool changes and change products as and when necessary
  • To run the Thermoforming machines to correct standard including Quality and Speed
  • To complete all relevant paperwork during every shift in a timely manner
  • To perform Quality checks and weight checks as and when required
  • To perform inspections of products throughout production to ensure they meet the required quality
  • To check and prepare tooling to make ready to be installed into thermoforming machines
  • Change tooling parts or blade changes as and when required
  • Diagnose and correct running faults in a timely manner
  • Keep the area tidy with CLEAN AS YOU GO and completes allocated cleaning tasks on a daily basis as outlined in the cleaning rota
  • Effectively communicate progress and any issues that arise with the Shift Manager / Shift Supervisor.
  • May be required to wrap pallets and move product pallets around site.
  • To ensure all protective clothing provided is worn as per the guidance
  • To work within company Health and Safety Rules
  • To assist and adhere to BRC standards
  • To carry out any other duties that are within the employee's skills and abilities whenever reasonably instructed.
  • Contribute to team efforts by accomplishing related results as needed and maintain a professional attitude
  • Adhere to all policies and procedures as set out within the employee handbook
THE PERSON
  • You must have a minimium of 2 years experience as a Thermoforming Setter in the plastics industry using Illig machines to be considered for this role
  • Must be competent to run multiple machines
  • Must be prepared to work shifts and contribute to overtime
  • Must understand food hygiene
  • Mechanical skills and very basic electrical skills
TO APPLY

Please send your updated CV to Harry Mann in our Engineering team or apply direct by calling Westray Recruitment Group.