IM - Production Technician

Polypipe; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Cycle to work scheme

Contributory pension - matched up to 8

Life assurance

Free flu vouchers

Staff discount on Genuit Group产品

Job summary

Genuit Group in the UK is hiring a Production Technician - Injection Moulding to keep production running safely and efficiently. You will set machines, carry out tool and product changeovers, and support start-ups and shutdowns while aiming for quality and process stability.

Working on a 3-shift pattern (including nights), you will record production data, participate in continuous improvement initiatives such as SMED and 6S, and assist production operators with packing and material movement.

Qualifications

• Experience setting injection moulding machines.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in injection moulding machine setter.
• Understanding of LOLER requirements.
• Knowledge of health, safety and environmental standards in manufacturing.
• Ability to work to tight deadlines, independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Carry out injection mould tool and product changeovers to meet standards.
• Set up injection moulding machines using setting sheets and data.
• Complete production start-ups and shutdowns, including automation.
• Ensure first-off and last-off products meet quality specifications.
• Record scrap, output, downtime, tooling issues, and quality data.
• Support safety, housekeeping and shift handovers; participate in CI.

Skills

Previous experience setting injection

NVQ Level 2 in injection moulding

LOLER awareness

Health, Safety and Environmental aware

Ability to work to tight deadlines

Quality and continuous improvement

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in injection moulding

Job description

Closing Date For Application

Saturday 28/11/2026

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 parking

Here 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.