Job Description
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.
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