Plastic Injection Moulding Setter

Location: Yaxley, Peterborough
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 6:00pm to 6:00am
Salary: £45,0000+ £50 Weekly Attendance Allowance
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Interaction Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Plastic Injection Mould Setter to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Yaxley, Peterborough. Working a permanent night shift, you'll play a key role in ensuring production runs efficiently, quality standards are maintained, and downtime is kept to a minimum.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a supportive team environment with excellent working hours, ongoing training, and a stable long-term position.

As an Injection Mould Setter, your responsibilities will include:

• Setting, adjusting and maintaining injection moulding machines to achieve optimum production performance.
• Carrying out tooling changes safely and efficiently in line with production schedules.
• Monitoring machine performance, cycle times and production output.
• Troubleshooting machine and process issues to minimise downtime and reduce waste.
• Calibrating masterbatch units in line with production requirements and setting sheets.
• Maintaining high standards of quality, housekeeping and health & safety.
• Recording scrap, downtime and other production data accurately within the ERP system.
• Providing supervisory cover during periods of holiday or absence when required.

We're keen to speak with candidates who have:

• Previous experience as an Injection Mould Setter within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong tooling change and machine-setting experience.
• Experience monitoring machine performance and maintaining efficient production output.
• Knowledge of masterbatch calibration and process optimisation.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to fault finding.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Basic computer literacy and experience inputting production information into internal systems.
• A strong understanding of health and safety procedures within manufacturing.
• A keen eye for detail and commitment to producing high-quality products.

• £45,000 per annum
• £50 weekly attendance allowance
• Permanent night shift pattern
• Four-day working week with a three-day weekend every week
• Weekly pay
• Free onsite parking
• Company benefits platform including discounts and cashback offers
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Friendly and supportive working environment
• Long-term career prospects with a growing business