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Technician – Injection Moulding

Job Posted: a day ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Technician – Injection Moulding

This is a critical hire for the business — a role that will directly shape production performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. As a Technician in the mouldshop, you’ll be at the heart of operations, ensuring that processes run smoothly, safely, and to the highest standards. Your expertise will make a tangible impact on quality, cost, and delivery outcomes.

🔧 The Role

As a Technician, you’ll:

  * Set up and optimise injection moulding tools and ancillary equipment in line with master settings

  * Plan and prepare upcoming production jobs to streamline changeovers

  * Conduct tool changes and handovers with Quality Technicians, Supervisors, and Operators

  * Troubleshoot process issues using structured problem‑solving and root cause analysis

  * Capture and share technical knowledge to standardise best practices across the team

  * Support new product introduction (NPI) trials and development activities

  * Maintain accurate production records and ensure processes remain in control

  * Contribute to continuous improvement in cost, quality, and performance

👤 About You

We’re looking for someone who brings:

  * NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in injection moulding, engineering, or manufacturing

  * Completed apprenticeship and advanced injection moulding/process technician training

  * Strong knowledge of injection moulding machines, ancillary equipment, and materials processing

  * Experience in scientific moulding/DOE and problem‑solving techniques

  * Excellent troubleshooting skills with a structured approach to corrective actions

  * Strong communication and teamwork abilities, with manual dexterity and attention to detail

  * Previous experience in an injection moulding environment

Desirable extras:

  * Knowledge of gate freeze studies, residence time calculations, and clamp tonnage projection

  * Familiarity with injection mould tooling and manual handling practices

🌟 What’s on Offer

  * Full‑time, permanent role (40 hours per week)

  * Competitive salary and benefits package

  * Opportunities for professional development and career progression

  * Be part of a supportive team culture that values safety, pride, and continuous improvement

📩 How to Apply

If you’re ready to take on this challenge and contribute to exciting manufacturing projects, send us your CV along with a short cover note highlighting your experience and motivation. We’ll be in touch to discuss next steps

About 1492 Search

In a nutshell – We discover great people! Created with the belief that the process is just as necessary as the opportunity, we decided there was a better recruitment method. Working solely in the manufacturing and engineering industry, we work on retained projects to provide accountability for every hire we make with you. We connect candidates and hiring managers, provide in-depth project management plans and advise through up to date market research. No two hires are the same, and that’s why each project is adapted to your needs. We aim to take the stress out of the hiring process and focus on the job at hand!

We aim to reply to all applications, successful or not, within 2 working days of applying for the role. If you are not happy with the service, please feel free to give us a call or drop us an email.

1492 Ltd and its clients promote a policy of equal opportunities. Our policy is to treat job applicants and employees in the same way regardless of age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, colour or disability

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