Injection Moulding Setter

EVO Personnel Ltd; Hapton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

EVO Personnel Ltd is recruiting an Injection Moulding Setter for a busy manufacturing site in the Burnley area. The role involves setting up plastic injection moulding machines, managing cycle times and tool changes, and ensuring production targets are met on a 4 days on / 4 days off shift (06:00–18:00) with weekends included.

The successful candidate will have hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment, strong mechanical knowledge and a proactive approach to solving issues to keep lines

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience setting up plastic injection moulding machines.
• Ability to manage cycle times and verify set ups are correct.
• Experienced in tool changes and machine maintenance basics.
• Good mechanical knowledge and ability to inspect equipment.
• Ensure machines run efficiently and at full capacity.
• Aim to meet production targets and quality standards.
• Adhere to health and safety policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Set up and run injection moulding machines to production requirements.
• Monitor cycle times, weights and ensure correct set ups.
• Carry out tool changes and basic maintenance tasks.
• Report any machine breakdowns and downtime to production meetings.
• Maintain clean and safe working areas and documentation.
• Work with production and other departments to meet targets.

Skills

Machine setup

Cycle times

Tool changes

Mechanical knowledge

Equipment efficiency

Production targets

Health & safety

Documentation

Cross-functional teamwork

Housekeeping

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Injection Moulding Setter

Evo Personnel are acting as an employment agency, and we are looking to recruit an Injection Moulding Setter for our prestigious manufacturing client in the Burnley area.

Salary & Package

£40,.00.

Shift Pattern

• 4 days on, 4 days off.
• Fixed shift 06:00 - 18:00.
• Includes weekends.

Experience Required

• Set up plastic injection moulding machines.
• Organise cycle times, weights and ensure set ups are correct.
• Perform tool changes.
• Mechanical knowledge.
• Ensure the machines are running efficiently and at full capacity.
• Ensure production targets are met.
• Able to work in line with compliance and health & safety.
• Able to provide updates in production meetings.
• Report machine breakdowns.
• Minimise machinery down time and put solutions in place when issues arise.
• Ensure the machines are producing quality products.
• Able to complete documentation.
• Work closely with production and other departments.
• Maintain and clean working area.
• Experience working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

This role is suited for an Injection Moulding Setter who wants to work on a fixed 06:00 - 18:00 shift working 4 days on, 4 days off and who is able to work weekends. This is a fast-paced manufacturing environment where you'll will be required to ensure the machines are running at full capacity. You'll need to be able to put solutions in place when issues arise and you'll need to complete all the relevant documentation throughout your shift.

You'll need to have a hands-on approach. You'll need to work closely with other departments, minimise machinery down time and ensure the machines are producing quality products.

The right candidate will have the experience/knowledge required and want to progress in a forward-thinking company.

Closing Date: 18th September 2026.

Evo Personnel are committed to the selection, recruitment and development of the best people, basing judgments solely on suitability for the job