Injection Moulding Setter

Hozelock; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus scheme

Company pension scheme

20 days holiday (with option to buy/s|

Life assurance (x4 annual salary)

Health Cash Plan (Bronze cover)

Additional annual leave for long serve

Employee Assistance Programme

Bike2Work scheme

Staff shop (discounted)

Free onsite parking

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Job summary

Hozelock in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham is seeking an Injection Moulding Setter to join our manufacturing team. The role focuses on setting up and operating moulding machines, troubleshooting, and optimizing processes to deliver high-quality plastic parts.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience with leading injection moulding equipment, knowledge of materials and drying requirements, and a proactive approach to maintaining quality and safety on a rotating shift pattern.

Qualifications

• 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 runner systems.
• Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

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, organised work environment.

Skills

Injection moulding

Process troubleshooting

Machine setup

Quality checks

Documentation

Tools

Demag machines

Arburg machines

Krauss Maffei machines

Billion machines

Job description

Job Description:

We have an exciting opportunity for a skilled Injection Moulding Setter to join our dynamic manufacturing team in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham. 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 is a full-time, permanent position working a rotating shift pattern across days, nights and weekends, averaging 42 hours per week. Please only apply if you are comfortable and able to commit to this working arrangement.

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, organised 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
• Company pension scheme
• 20 days holiday (with the option to buy and sell!)
• 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.