Injection Moulding Setter — 24/7 Shift, Process Optimizer

Hozelock (UK); Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; 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 scheme

Job summary

Hozelock (UK) is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Setter to join our manufacturing team. You will set up, optimise and troubleshoot Demag, Arburg, Krauss Maffei and Billion moulding machines to produce high-quality plastic parts.

The role operates on a continental 12-hour shift pattern cycling through days and nights, with built-in multi-day rest periods. You will monitor quality, perform basic maintenance and collaborate with maintenance teams to improve performance.

Qualifications

• Experience in injection moulding, preferably with Demag/Arburg/Krauss Maffei/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 is a plus.
• Understanding of plastics materials, drying requirements and process parameters.
• Familiar with hot running systems.
• Basic mechanical and electrical troubleshooting skills.
• Strong attention to detail 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 maintain a clean, organized work environment.

Skills

Injection moulding experience

Process troubleshooting

Reading technical documents

Robotics and automation in moulding (P

Materials & drying understanding

Mechanical & electrical basics

Attention to detail

Tools

Demag machines

Arburg machines

Krauss Maffei machines

Billion machines

Job description

Hozelock (UK) is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Setter to join our manufacturing team. You will set up, optimise and troubleshoot Demag, Arburg, Krauss Maffei and Billion moulding machines to produce high-quality plastic parts.

The role operates on a continental 12-hour shift pattern cycling through days and nights, with built-in multi-day rest periods. You will monitor quality, perform basic maintenance and collaborate with maintenance teams to improve performance.