Injection Moulding Technician

Injection Moulding Tool Setter

Location: Leighton Buzzrd

Shift: Permanent - Days (6am-2pm / flexibility for 7am-3pm)

Salary: £40,000

A growing and evolving plastics manufacturer is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Tool Setter to join its small, close-knit mouldshop team. Working with Romi and Demag machines, this is an excellent opportunity to join a business investing in its processes and equipment while offering a stable days-based role. The successful candidate will play a key role in setting up machines, maintaining tooling, and ensuring smooth and efficient daily production.

This position offers a strong work-life balance with a consistent shift pattern and a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set and prepare injection moulding machines (Romi & Demag) for daily production
• Carry out tool changes and ensure machines are production-ready
• Load tools and set machines to achieve optimal cycle performance
• Perform basic tool cleaning, maintenance, and machine servicing
• Troubleshoot process and equipment issues to minimise downtime
• Conduct quality checks on components to ensure high standards are met
• Work closely with production and quality teams to resolve any issues
• Support development work and process improvements (typically on Fridays)
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment

Qualifications /

Experience:

• Proven experience as an Injection Moulding Setter / Technician
• Essential experience with Romi and Demag machines
• Experience with robot equipment (desirable)
• Strong understanding of injection moulding processes and tooling
• Ability to fault find and resolve machine or tooling issues
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality
• Good communication skills and a team-oriented approach
• Relevant technical or vocational training (desirable)

Hours:

• Monday to Friday
• Days: 6am-2pm (flexibility to work 7am-3pm)
• Occasional flexibility required to meet business demands

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Company pension scheme
• Statutory holiday + bank holidays
• Stable days-based role with good work-life balance
• Opportunity to work in a developing and improving facility
• Supportive, team-focused environment

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with your availability.

For more information, please contact:

Charlie Boulton

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