Injection Moulding Technician

Job Title

Injection Moulding Technician

£16.50 per hour (+ £3.00 night shift premium)

We are seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Technician to join a busy and forward-thinking manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will be responsible for setting and running moulding production orders, ensuring consistent high-quality output. You'll play a key role in achieving Right First Time and Just in Time manufacturing, working with advanced moulding techniques and standardised processes.

• Set and condition injection mould tools to meet production requirements
• Run production orders using pre-set programmes, monitoring output quality throughout the shift
• Respond to machine alarms and faults, implementing permanent corrective actions
• Carry out routine maintenance and fault finding on injection moulding machines and tooling
• Control and optimise processing parameters in line with product standards and cost requirements
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, production, and quality checks
• Support supervision of shift staff when required in the absence of a Supervisor
• Prepare auxiliary equipment, jigs, fixtures, and assembly machines
• Perform quality checks in line with company standards and identify defects
• Carry out first-line troubleshooting of process and quality issues
• Use and update production monitoring systems (e.g., Blackbird)
• Ensure safe handling and accurate movement of materials and stock
• Support tooling trials, processing, and optimisation for new projects
• Operate forklift truck when licensed
• Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives

• Minimum 3 years' experience as an Injection Moulding Technician
• Strong mechanical aptitude and fault‑finding capability
• Experience with injection moulding machines, tooling, and process optimisation
• Basic electrical knowledge
• Familiarity with production or ERP systems (e.g., Microsoft Dynamics)
• Strong problem‑solving skills with an innovative mindset
• Good communication and decision‑making ability
• High attention to detail
• Continuous improvement mindset with knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles

• IMT Level 2 and Level 3 qualifications (or equivalent)

• Experience with tool trials and process optimisation
• Experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment

• Employment Type:
  
  Permanent
• Working Hours:
  
  Rotating shifts (6am-2pm / 2pm-10pm)
• Flexibility required for night shift cover (4:30am start on Mondays when covering early shift)
• Salary: £16.50 per hour + £3.00 night shift premium

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Generous holiday allowance
• Bespoke training programme