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Injection Moulding Setter
Job Posted: 12 days ago
Salary: £ 18.12 - 18.12 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: PE7, Stanground, Peterborough
Expire in: 16 days
Job Description
Plastic Injection Mould Setter (Night Shift)
Location: Yaxley, Peterborough
Hours: Monday–Thursday, 18:00–06:00
Wage: £18.12 per hour plus shift allowance
Type: Full-time | Permanent
With over 60 years of expertise, our client is a well-established UK manufacturer recognised for producing high-quality plastic components that support a wide range of industries.
They are now seeking an experienced Injection Mould Setter to join their night shift team and ensure moulding operations run efficiently, safely, and to the highest quality standards.
What You’ll Be Doing
As a Plastic Mould Setter, your role will cover the full set-up and optimisation of injection moulding processes, including:
* Preparing, setting, and changing injection mould tools in line with the production schedule.
* Carrying out machine start-ups, shutdowns, and first-off trials with precision.
* Adjusting process parameters to optimise part quality, cycle times, and scrap levels.
* Conducting quality inspections, identifying defects, and taking corrective action.
* Carrying out routine TPM checks and basic maintenance on tooling and machines.
* Liaising with operators, production, and quality staff to ensure smooth workflow.
* Keeping accurate production and machine setting records.
* Actively supporting continuous improvement, lean initiatives, and efficiency projects.
What You’ll Bring
* Proven experience in plastic injection mould setting (minimum 3 years).
* Good knowledge of a range of materials and moulding processes.
* Skilled in troubleshooting faults (mechanical, hydraulic, and processing-related).
* Ability to work independently during night shifts while being a strong team player.
* Strong commitment to health & safety and quality standards.
Desirable: Forklift licence, knowledge of robotics/ancillary equipment.
What’s on Offer
* Competitive hourly rate of £18.12 plus shift allowance.
* Four-night working week (long weekends off).
* 23 days holiday plus bank holidays.
* Free on-site parking.
* Ongoing training and professional development.
* Employee benefits platform.
* Opportunity to work with a skilled, supportive production team in a long-standing, reputable manufacturing businessBefore You Apply
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