Injection Moulding Setter

Vivo Talent; Bilsthorpe CP; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Free on-site parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Ongoing training opportunities

On-site HR support

Enhanced overtime rates

Paid breaks

Job summary

Vivo Talent is looking for an Injection Moulding Setter to join a market-leading plastics manufacturer in Nottinghamshire. This role offers the chance to work in a state-of-the-art facility with over 40 injection moulding machines.

The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience, strong knowledge of injection moulding processes, and be qualified to IMT Level 3. Benefits include a company pension, life assurance, and ongoing training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar Injection Moulding Setter role.
• Strong understanding of injection moulding processes and machine conditioning.
• Experience with setting Sepro 3-axis robots or similar robotic systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tool changes and machine set-ups to ensure efficient production.
• Condition and set injection moulding machines from scratch.
• Fault-find and troubleshoot machine and process issues.
• Complete quality checks and ensure production targets are achieved.

Skills

Injection Moulding Processes

Machine Conditioning

Sepro 3-axis Robots

Troubleshooting

Education

IMT Level 3 qualified

Tools

Billion injection moulding machines

Engel injection moulding machines

Arburg injection moulding machines

Sandretto injection moulding machines

Job description

Job type: Full time- Permanent

Location: Nottinghamshire

Hours of work: 07:00 - 19:00 / 19:00 - 07:00 (3 on - 3 off rotating)

Reporting to: Technical Shift Leader

Pay: £19.55 per hour

Holidays: 22 days per year, increasing with service to 24 days.

Injection Moulding Setter

I am currently recruiting for an Injection Moulding Setter to join a leading UK manufacturer based in Nottinghamshire.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a market-leading plastics manufacturer operating a state-of-the-art 24/7 facility with over 40 injection moulding machines across multiple departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out tool changes and machine set-ups to ensure efficient production.
• Condition set injection moulding machines from scratch.
• Set and programme 3-axis Sepro and Viper robots.
• Fault-find and troubleshoot machine and process issues.
• Complete quality checks and ensure production targets are achieved.
• Monitor cycle times and product weights to maximise efficiency.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across the department.
• Maintain excellent health and safety standards at all times.

Ideal Candidate

• IMT Level 3 qualified (or equivalent).
• Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar Injection Moulding Setter role.
• Strong understanding of injection moulding processes and machine conditioning.
• Experience setting Sepro 3-axis robots or similar robotic systems.
• Experience with Billion, Engel, Arburg or Sandretto injection moulding machines would be advantageous, but not essential.

Benefits

• Company pension
• Life assurance after probation
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Free on-site parking
• 24/7 Employee Assistance & Wellbeing Programme
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• On-site HR and Payroll support
• Enhanced overtime rates available
• Paid breaks

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Injection Moulding Setter looking to join a stable and growing manufacturer offering long-term career prospects, excellent benefits and a competitive rate of pay.