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Injection Moulding Setter

Injection Moulding Setter

Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (negotiable, depending on experience)

Benefits:

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Company pension scheme
  • Modern, well-equipped working environment
  • Ongoing training and development
  • Supportive and approachable management team
  • PPE and company uniform provided
  • Secure and stable employment with opportunities for progression

Company Profile
A long-established and highly respected precision manufacturer, operating across a range of advanced engineering and industrial sectors.
Specialising in high-quality plastic injection moulding and assembly, supplying components to global blue-chip customers.
The business combines decades of manufacturing expertise with an innovation-driven culture, investing heavily in automation, robotics, and smart factory systems. Their teams are known for their professionalism, teamwork, and technical depth – making this an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in craftsmanship and continuous improvement.
This is a forward-thinking company where people are genuinely valued. Employees benefit from structured training, clear progression opportunities, and a positive environment built on respect, collaboration, and accountability.

Job Profile
As the successful Injection Moulding Setter, you will play a key role within the production team, ensuring efficient setup and operation of injection moulding machinery in line with the company’s manufacturing plan.
You’ll be responsible for carrying out mould changes, optimising machine settings, and maintaining high standards of product quality and operational performance.
The role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-spec manufacturing environment and enjoys solving technical challenges to drive process improvement.

Duties:

  • Carry out efficient mould changes and machine setups in accordance with production requirements
  • Monitor and optimise machine utilisation using manufacturing performance systems
  • Ensure machines are running in line with quality, cycle time, and uptime targets
  • Work closely with Shift Managers and Quality Inspectors to address production or quality issues
  • Implement SMED principles to minimise downtime during tool changes
  • Record and maintain process control data, setting sheets, and improvement logs
  • Support continuous improvement and problem-solving activities within the department
  • Uphold high standards of housekeeping, safety, and 5S principles
  • Participate in operator training and cross-skilling when required

Skills & Attributes:

  • Proven experience as an Injection Moulding Setter or similar technical role
  • Strong understanding of plastic injection moulding processes and tool change procedures
  • Familiar with monitoring systems and data-driven process improvement (e.g., OEE or similar)
  • Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
  • Excellent attention to detail and proactive problem-solving approach
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills

Education / Certificates:

  • NVQ or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Polymer Processing (desirable)
  • Formal training in injection moulding setup or processing (desirable)

Hours of Work:
40 hours per week (rotating shifts):

  • Monday to Friday, 07:00–15:00
  • Monday to Friday, 15:00–23:00
  • Monday to Friday, 23:00–07:00
    Includes a 30-minute paid break.

Health & Safety:

  • Ensure all activities are performed in compliance with Health & Safety legislation and company policy
  • Report any incidents, near misses, or hazards immediately
  • Maintain clean, safe, and organised work areas at all times

Development:

  • Participate in ongoing training and performance reviews
  • Contribute to the development of junior team members as required
  • Support continuous improvement and lean initiatives across production

Interested?
If you’re an experienced Injection Moulding Setter looking to join a progressive, people-focused manufacturer that genuinely invests in its staff and technology – we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to take the next step in your career with a company that values precision, innovation, and growth.

Bolt-On Personnel and our clients are equal opportunity employers who seek to recruit and appoint the best available person for a job regardless of marital/civil partnership status, sex, age, religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, colour, sexual orientation or disability. 
Bolt-On Personnel and our clients apply all relevant Data Protection laws when processing your Personal Data.
 
If you choose to apply to this opportunity and share your CV or other personal information with Bolt-On Personnel, these details will be held by us in accordance with our privacy policy used by our recruitment team to contact you regarding this or other relevant opportunities at Bolt-On Personnel.

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Job information

  • Job reference: BH-4397
  • Location: Peterborough
  • Job type: Full Time, Permanent
  • Job sector: Injection Moulding
  • Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum (negotiable, depending on experience)
  • Published: October 30, 2025

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