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