IM - Production Technician

Polypipe Civils & Green Urbanisation; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday entitlement

Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Contributory pension scheme - matched

Life assurance

Free flu vouchers

On-site occupational health and Counse

Staff discount on Genuit Group

Free on-site parking

Job summary

Polypipe Aylesford is seeking a Production Technician – Injection Moulding to keep production running safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards. You will set up moulding machines, carry out changeovers, run start-ups and shutdowns, and log production data.

You will follow safe working practices and participate in continuous improvement activities such as SMED, Kaizen and 6S. The role offers 40 hours per week across a 3 shift pattern including nights.

Qualifications

• Experience setting injection moulding machines.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent for injection moulding setter.
• Understanding of LOLER requirements.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental standards.

Responsibilities

• Carry out injection mould tool and product changeovers.
• Set up injection moulding machines for optimum processing conditions.
• Record production data including scrap, downtime, quality issues.
• Support handovers and participate in continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with packing, material movement, quality and booking activities.

Skills

Injection moulding

Machine setting

Shift work

Quality focus

Team player

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Injection Moulding

Job description

## IM - Production TechnicianApply: Polypipe Aylesford: Full time: Posted 6 Days Ago: End Date: November 2, 2026 (7 days left to apply): JR102471Closing Date for Application:Sunday 01/11/2026**Role Purpose**As a **Production Technician – Injection Moulding**, you will play an important role in keeping production running safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.You will be responsible for injection mould tool and product changeovers, setting machines to optimum processing conditions, production start-ups and shutdowns, basic fault finding and process improvements. Working to defined standards and the production plan, you will help ensure targets relating to output, cost, quality and safety are consistently achieved. **Key Responsibilities*** Carry out injection mould tool and product changeovers, ensuring changeover times meet agreed standards and production requirements.* Set up injection moulding machines using the relevant setting sheets, process information and machine memory data to achieve optimum processing conditions.* Complete production start-ups and shutdowns, including the stopping and starting of automation equipment.* Ensure first-off and last-off products meet the required visual and dimensional quality specifications.* Carry out basic fault finding and help maintain mould tools and injection moulding machines to the required standards.* Accurately record production information including scrap, output, downtime, tooling issues, material reconciliation and quality data.* Follow all agreed safe working practices and maintain high standards of housekeeping across the production environment.* Complete effective handovers at the beginning and end of each shift to support continuity of production.* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives, including SMED, Kaizen and 6S activities, identifying opportunities to reduce waste and improve efficiency.* Support Production Operators with packing, material movement, quality and booking activities where required. **Key Skills and Experience*** Previous experience setting injection moulding machines.* An NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification as an injection moulding machine setter.* An understanding of LOLER requirements.* Good knowledge of injection moulding machine safety.* A good understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental standards within a manufacturing environment.* The ability to work effectively to tight deadlines, both independently and as part of a team.* A proactive, self-motivated approach with a focus on quality, safety and continuous improvement. **Benefits and Working Hours*** Monday – Friday 40 hours per week, across a 3 shift pattern which will include a night shift;* 25 days holiday entitlement* Save as you earn Sharesave Scheme* Cycle to work scheme* Contributory pension scheme - matched up to 8%* Life assurance (linked to pension scheme membership)* Free flu vouchers* Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on-site physiotherapy and counselling services* Staff discount on all Genuit Group products* Free on-site parkingHere at the Genuit Group we recognise and develop the contribution our people make to the Group’s success and are committed to attracting talent from the widest pool. We have a role to play in making the built environment more sustainable, building a low carbon business ourselves as well as delivering sustainable solutions at scale.