Injection Moulding Setter

Talosats Careers; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Life assurance

Health Cash Plan

Additional annual leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike2Work scheme

Staff shop

Free onsite parking

EV salary sacrifice

Job summary

Hozelock in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Injection Moulding Setter to drive setup, process optimization and quality across 12-hour continental shifts on a 24/7 rotating schedule. You will work with Demag, Arburg, Krauss Maffei and Billion machines to deliver high-quality plastic parts.

You'll troubleshoot processes, adjust parameters, perform routine maintenance, and document production runs while collaborating with maintenance and engineering teams.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with injection moulding and processing.
• Ability to read work instructions and technical docs.
• Experience with Demag, Arburg, Krauss Maffei and Billion machines.

Responsibilities

• Set up and operate injection moulding machines, ensuring optimal performance.
• Perform process optimization to maintain production efficiency.
• Troubleshoot machine and process issues to minimize downtime and improve part quality.
• Adjust machine parameters to achieve best results.
• Conduct routine quality checks on moulded parts and ensure specs.
• Maintain and clean moulds, injection units and auxiliary equipment.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to improve performance.
• Document production runs, mould changes and machine settings.
• Adhere to safety guidelines and keep a clean work environment.

Skills

hands-on injection moulding

troubleshooting

quality assurance

documentation

Tools

Injection moulding machines

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Injection Moulding Setter to join our manufacturing team. The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with Demag, Arburg, Krauss Maffei and Billion injection moulding machines and be responsible for troubleshooting, new product development and efficient production of high-quality plastic parts.

This role operates on a continental shift pattern, a rotating 24/7 work schedule designed to provide continuous, round-the-clock coverage. We use a sequence of 12-hour shifts that cycle through days and nights, followed by built-in, multi-day rest periods.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set up and operate injection moulding machines, ensuring optimal performance.
• Perform process optimization to maintain production efficiency.
• Troubleshoot machine and process issues to minimize downtime and improve part quality.
• Adjust machine parameters (temperature, pressure, speed, etc.) to achieve the best results.
• Conduct routine quality checks on moulded parts, ensuring compliance with specifications.
• Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of moulds, injection units, and auxiliary equipment.
• Collaborate with maintenance and engineering teams to improve machine performance and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate documentation of production runs, mould changes, and machine settings.
• Adhere to all safety guidelines and ensure a clean, organized work environment.

What are we looking for?

• Demonstrable experience in injection moulding, preferably with Demag, Arburg, Krauss Maffei and Billion machines.
• Strong knowledge of injection moulding processes, mould setup, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to read and interpret work instructions, and technical documents.
• Experience with robotics and automation in injection moulding (preferred).
• Understanding of plastics materials, drying requirements, and process parameters.
• Familiar with hot running systems
• Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

What do we offer?

• Annual bonus scheme
• Life assurance (x4 annual salary)
• Health Cash Plan (Bronze cover)
• Additional annual leave for long service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Bike2Work scheme
• Staff shop (discounted)
• Free onsite parking
• EV salary sacrifice scheme

About us:

At Hozelock, we've been helping people nurture their gardens for generations. From innovative watering solutions to trusted gardening tools, our products are designed to make growing easier, more enjoyable, and more sustainable. But behind every great product is a great team. We're a company that values curiosity, craftsmanship and collaboration, where ideas are encouraged, expertise is shared, and people are empowered to make a real impact. If you're passionate about quality, innovation and being part of a business with a proud heritage and an exciting future, Hozelock could be the place for you.

Hozelock is proud to be an inclusive employer.

We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process.

If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.