Org Marketing Statement
Parker Meggitt is an international leader in the aerospace, defence and energy spanets, employing more than 60,000 people at over 40 manufacturing facilities, and regional offices worldwide.
Working closely with our customers, Parker Meggitt delivers technologically differentiated systems and products for the most demanding environments, with high certification requirements for applications across its core end spanets. Through focusing on engineering and operational excellence, Parker Meggitt builds broad installed bases of equipment and provides services and support across a fleet of approximately 73,000 aircraft.
Business Core values:
Winning culture, valued customers, passionate people, and engaged leadership are what have allowed us to become the company we are today.
Position Summary
Job Title: Press Setter
Location: Coventry
Hours:
Monday – Thurs, (06:00 – 14:00) Fri, 06:00 – 12:45.
Mon – Thurs, (14:00 – 22:15) Fri, (12:45 – 18:15).
Duration: Permanent
The Role:
Are you a hands-on Press Setter or Machine Operator who enjoys working with complex, mechanical equipment rather than fully automated systems?
We’re looking for an experienced setter or operator to join a highly skilled manufacturing team producing precision heat exchange components used in aerospace airflow testing systems.
This is not a “press button and walk away” role – you’ll be working with a unique, legacy mechanical press system that requires real skill, judgement, and problem-solving ability.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities of the role:
You’ll be operating and setting the legacy Kinteck mechanical press system, which uses a 90-tooth indexing mechanism requiring manual adjustment for each production programme.
Your work will include:
Setting and adjusting press tooling and machine parameters
Changing gear/tooth positions on top and bottom systems per job
Monitoring air and oil flow systems (“air thin / oil thin” controls)
Resetting machine indexing systems when airflow or cycle conditions change
Running coil-based production processes
Ensuring consistent, high-quality output
This is a role for someone who understands machines mechanically – not just digitally.
Qualifications
Skills required:
Proven experience as a Press Setter / Press Operator
Strong mechanical understanding of press systems
Ability to use measuring equipment (micrometers, verniers, gauges)
Experience in automotive, aerospace, or precision engineering
NVQ in Press Setting OR equivalent hands-on experience
Closing Statement
Benefits:
Free car parking, Competitive pay package, Career progression opportunities, Pension up to 10 company contribution, Holiday 25 plus stats, Subsidised canteen with Starbucks, Life Assurance, ACIP, (Annual Cash Incentive) Employee Assistance Program for Health & Wellbeing, Employee Perks – offering our employees discounts on a huge variety of goods and services, Income Protection, Business Resource Groups, and Volunteering day off.
Equal Opportunities Disclaimer
Parker Meggitt promotes equality of opportunity and is committed to ensure that no individual is discriminated against on the grounds of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership status, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex or sexual orientation.
