Injection Moulding Setter

Injection Moulding Setter

Location:

Kidlington, Oxfordshire Shift Pattern:
Continental 4 on / 4 off, 12-hour shifts (rotating days and nights) Pay and Benefits Salary up to £43,416 per annum , inclusive of a 34% shift allowance Attendance bonus of £1,170 per year , paid bi-monthly Overtime paid at 1.75x standard rate , increasing to 2x on Bank Holidays Pension contribution matched up to 5 percent Life assurance at four times annual salary 20 days annual leave Employee discount scheme Eyecare vouchers Cycle to work scheme Share save scheme Ongoing training and development Free on-site parking An established manufacturing site in Kidlington is looking to appoint an experienced Injection Moulding Setter to strengthen its production team.

This is a hands-on role suited to someone confident setting machines, optimising processes, and supporting safe, high-quality production in a shift-based environment.

The Role You will be responsible for setting, running, and supporting injection moulding machines to ensure consistent output, high standards of quality, and maximum uptime.

Key responsibilities include:

Preparing for production changeovers by ensuring tools, materials, and equipment are ready in advance Carrying out safe machine shutdowns in line with approved safe systems of work Removing, transporting, and storing mould tools correctly and safely Installing and setting tools for new production runs, completing all checks thoroughly Clearing down materials from previous jobs and ensuring correct materials are available for the next run Setting machines to defined process standards and achieving acceptable first-off quality Monitoring and optimising processes to meet or exceed target cycle times and cavitation Maintaining clean, safe, and organised production areas Responding promptly to machine, quality, or safety issues to minimise downtime Recording accurate production and performance data Completing all required documentation clearly and on time Carrying out weekly injection moulding machine fitness-for-use checks Supporting continuous improvement activities including SMED, TPM, processing efficiency, material handling, and automation Leading by example on shift, promoting strong safety standards and teamwork About You Essential:
Proven experience working as an Injection Moulding Setter Formal injection moulding setting qualifications Formal injection moulding processing qualifications

Experience with cranes, lifting and slinging, and powered pallet trucks Strong understanding of health, safety, and quality standards Desirable: IMT qualification Confident communicator at shop floor and management level Calm, structured approach under pressure Flexible, approachable, and team-oriented Recruitment Process The interview process includes an on-site practical assessment followed by an interview with a Shift Manager . Proof of right to work in the UK will be required as part of the recruitment process, with documentation requested at interview stage.