Tool Setter – Injection Moulding Salary: £30,000 – £35,000 per year Location: M17 Trafford Park, Manchester Shift Pattern: Rotating weekly (Monday–Friday) * Week 1: 6am–2pm * Week 2: 2pm–10pm * Week 3: 10pm–6am * Week 4: 6am–2pm About the Role We are seeking an experienced Tool Setter to join our client’s manufacturing team in Trafford Park. You will play a key role in ensuring smooth production by setting, maintaining, and troubleshooting moulding tools and equipment. This is a hands-on, fast-paced position suited to someone who takes pride in efficiency, accuracy, and maintaining high production standards. Must-Have Experience and Qualifications * Minimum 5 years’ experience as a Tool Setter or Technician in an injection moulding factory * Experience with a variety of machine sizes and mould tools * IMT Level 2 qualification (or equivalent) * Valid forklift licence * Excellent attention to detail and commitment to safety and quality Please note: Only candidates with relevant injection moulding experience will be considered. Key Responsibilities * Safely set up and change moulding tools using lifting equipment * Input machine parameters to achieve correct product quality and cycle times * Set up ancillary equipment such as conveyors, separators, and sprue pickers * Maintain accurate tooling records and perform basic tool maintenance * Keep material areas tidy, well-stocked, and contamination-free * Operate a forklift to move pallets or bags of material * Monitor output to ensure correct quantities are produced to specification * Perform basic mechanical fault finding and escalate issues when necessary * Support production and packing teams to ensure machines run efficiently Key Performance Indicators * Machine cycle variance * Material usage vs. BOM * Machine uptime percentage * Product quality and customer satisfaction Why Join * Competitive pay and steady rotating shifts * Supportive team environment * Well-established manufacturer with strong focus on quality and efficiency