Job Description:

Injection Moulding Technician – Tool Setter

Location: Nottingham

Salary: £37,000 - £42,000 (inc. shift allowance) + amazing benefits including industry-leading bonus

Shifts: Fixed day or night shifts 

We are delighted to be working with a world-renowned manufacturer known for its exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and people-first culture. Following continued investment in their Nottingham operation, we’re now seeking a skilled Injection Mould Setter to join their production team.

This is an amazing opportunity to join a global company like no other, where the people sit at the very heart of their operations and collaboration is key along with a genuine passion for craftmanship.

The role:

• Set, adjust and optimise injection moulding and injection blow moulding machines across high-quality production lines
• Carry out tool changes, machine start-ups and adjustments to minimise downtime
• Ensure consistent product quality through process monitoring and fine-tuning
• Work collaboratively with technical, maintenance and production teams to identify and resolve issues
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities and high GMP standards across the site
• Train and support production operatives to ensure the department runs efficiently
• Recommend material and colour changes where required, maintaining a focus on quality and output

The person:

• Experienced Injection Mould Setter with a solid understanding of processing parameters and troubleshooting techniques
• Confident in tool changeovers, machine set-up, and optimisation
• Experience within plastics manufacturing
• Proactive, detail-focused and quality-driven with a positive approach to teamwork
• Strong awareness of health, safety and good manufacturing practice

Why join:

• Competitive salary of £32,500 plus shift allowances (15% for days and 33% for nights)
• Exceptional annual bonus scheme
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Company pension with matched contributions (up to 7.5%)
• Profit share and Share Save schemes
• Generous staff discount on a world-famous product range
• Free onsite parking and convenient public transport links
• Ongoing training and career progression within a company known for internal development

If you’re a skilled Injection Mould Setter looking to join a business where quality, collaboration and craftsmanship are at the core, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply or learn more, please get in touch, we’d be happy to have a confidential chat about the role.