Injection Mould Setters

V3 Recruitment LTD; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Long-term temporary contract

Modern facility

Automotive sector exposure

Supportive team

Job summary

V3 Recruitment LTD is recruiting an Injection Mould Setter Technician for a Portsmouth site on a long-term temporary contract. The role involves setting injections mould tools and configuring machines to production settings within a fast-paced automotive manufacturing environment.

You will carry out machine set-ups, document tests, and troubleshoot production issues while ensuring quality standards and compliance with procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in an injection moulding environment is essential.
• Experience in mould setting and machine changeovers is required.
• NVQ Level 1/2 or City & Guilds or equivalent qualification preferred.
• Strong mechanical/technical aptitude and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Change mould tools and set machines to approved production settings.
• Carry out machine set-ups to ensure optimum production performance and quality standards.
• Conduct basic process troubleshooting to resolve production issues and maintain output.
• Complete and document prototype tool trials.
• Ensure compliance with operating procedures, work instructions and quality standards.
• Monitor machine utilisation, production output and efficiencies, taking corrective action where required.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to support departmental performance targets.
• Accurately complete production and quality documentation.
• Use shop-floor systems and production software to record and track manufacturing data.

Skills

Mould setting

Machine setup

Process troubleshooting

Documentation

Attention to quality

Education

NVQ Level 1/2 or City & Guilds

Tools

MRP systems

Word & Excel

Job description

Injection Mould Setter Technician

Portsmouth

£18.60 per hour

Double Day Shift Rotation (6:00am - 2:00pm / 2:00pm - 10:00pm)

Long-Term Temporary Contract

V3 Recruitment are proud to be working in partnership with a leading automotive manufacturing company based in Portsmouth, who are currently looking to recruit an experienced Injection Mould Setter Technician to join their growing team on a long-term temporary basis.

With decades of engineering excellence and a reputation for delivering high-quality solutions across the automotive, motorsport, aerospace and defence sectors, this is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking manufacturer operating from a modern, purpose-built facility.

This role would suit a skilled Injection Mould Setter with a strong technical background who enjoys working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and takes pride in delivering quality products and efficient machine performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Change mould tools and set machines to approved production settings
• Carry out machine set‑ups to ensure optimum production performance and quality standards
• Conduct basic process troubleshooting to resolve production issues and maintain output
• Complete and document prototype tool trials
• Ensure compliance with all operating procedures, work instructions and quality standards
• Monitor machine utilisation, production output and efficiencies, taking corrective action where required
• Identify and recommend process improvements to support departmental performance targets
• Accurately complete production and quality documentation
• Use shop‑floor systems and production software to record and track manufacturing data

Candidate Requirements

• Minimum 2 years' experience within an injection moulding manufacturing environment
• Previous experience of mould setting and machine changeovers
• PTIC Mould Setting skills desirable
• NVQ Level 1 & 2, City & Guilds, or equivalent engineering qualification preferred
• Good mechanical and technical aptitude
• Basic computer literacy, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience using MRP or shop‑floor production booking systems would be advantageous
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

What's on Offer?

• Competitive pay rate of £18.60 per hour
• Long-term temporary assignment with stability and ongoing work
• Opportunity to join a highly respected engineering and manufacturing business
• Modern working environment with state-of-the-art equipment
• Exposure to projects across automotive, motorsport, aerospace and defence industries
• Supportive and skilled team environment