Injection Moulding Setter

Made in the Midlands Limited; South Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing manufacturing company is seeking an Injection Moulding Setter to optimize injection moulding operations at its Sheffield headquarters. This full-time, hands-on role involves ensuring machine efficiency, meeting production targets, and maintaining high-quality standards. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in injection moulding, particularly with Engel machines, alongside strong time management and communication skills. The company offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits, creating a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Non-contributory 15% pension scheme

Share ownership scheme

Generous holiday entitlement of 32 days

Private individual healthcare

On-site food and catering options

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an injection moulding role.
• Experience with Engel injection moulding machines preferred.
• Ability to read technical drawings, diagrams, and manuals.
• Familiarity with Viper 3-axis and Kuka 6-axis robots is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient running of machines and meet production targets.
• Perform tool changes safely on various moulding machines.
• Conduct quality control checks in line with specifications.
• Start and maintain efficient production runs.

Skills

Proven experience in an injection moulding role

Experience with Engel injection moulding machines (preferred)

Familiarity with Viper 3-axis robots and Kuka 6-axis robots

Strong understanding of health and safety requirements

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Strong time management skills

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Job description

Loadhog is seeking a hands-on Injection Moulding Setter to join its growing team and play a pivotal role in optimising injection moulding operations. The role is based at Loadhog’s headquarters in Sheffield and presents an excellent opportunity for a thorough, hardworking individual to join a growing and ambitious business.

Reporting to the Moulding Team Leader, this is a full-time, permanent position. The working hours follow a 4 on / 4 off, 12-hour shift pattern: four days on 6am–6pm, followed by four days off; then four days on 6pm–6am, followed by four days off. Flexibility is essential, as occasional changes may be required to meet business needs.

Who is Loadhog?

Loadhog is a dynamic, multi-award-winning company redefining the future of returnable packaging. Specialising in innovative solutions for sectors including manufacturing, postal, and retail, Loadhog combines smart design with sustainability to help businesses operate more efficiently and responsibly.

Headquartered in Sheffield, UK, with expanding operations across Europe and the USA, Loadhog is proud to be an employee-owned business. Every team member becomes a shareholder, creating a culture of collaboration, pride, and entrepreneurial spirit. With a bold ambition to generate 25% of turnover from products less than five years old, Loadhog continues to push boundaries, invest in innovation, and seek passionate individuals to join its journey.

What is the role?

The Injection Moulding Setter will be responsible for ensuring the efficient running of machines, meeting production and quality targets, and maintaining housekeeping standards across the department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Providing written and verbal handovers to other shifts and the wider team

• Performing tool changes safely on various moulding machines

• Operating injection moulding machines to meet production targets

• Carrying out quality control checks in line with the cycle of control and customer specifications

• Recording downtime and scrap accurately via the Gemba system

• Ensuring all paper records are accurate and up to date

• Conducting tool and material trials as required

• Hanging tools in machines and connecting all required auxiliaries

• Starting and maintaining efficient production runs

• Operating material conveyance and chiller systems

• Conducting colour and material changes

• Minimising downtime and scrap to maintain optimum production

• Meeting or improving production targets, including cycle times

• Responding to production or quality issues raised through audits or by team members

• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives through the kaizen system

• Maintaining high housekeeping standards within the department

Who is Loadhog looking for?

Aligned with Loadhog’s core values, the successful candidate will bring passion, ownership, creativity, and a drive for excellence to the role. They will challenge the status quo, contribute fresh ideas, and actively support continuous improvement, helping to make Loadhog an even better place to work.

The successful candidate will ideally demonstrate the following skills and experience:

• Proven experience in an injection moulding role

• Experience with Engel injection moulding machines (preferred)

• Familiarity with Viper 3-axis robots and Kuka 6-axis robots

• Experience working with machinery from 100t to 1700t

• Mechanical and electrical knowledge (advantageous)

• Ability to read technical drawings, diagrams, and manuals

• Strong understanding of health and safety requirements

• Awareness of quality standards in a manufacturing environment

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Strong time management skills

• Willingness to train and develop across additional technologies

• Commitment to personal development

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Ability to work effectively under pressure

What does Loadhog offer?

Loadhog places its people at the heart of the business and is committed to creating a supportive, rewarding, and empowering workplace. The benefits package includes:

• Competitive salary

• Non-contributory 15% pension scheme

• Share ownership scheme

• Generous holiday entitlement of 32 days, increasing with length of service

• Additional leave throughout the year (e.g. birthday leave, family time, or community involvement)

• Life assurance scheme

• Private individual healthcare

• Enhanced family policy

• On-site food and catering options

How to apply

Applicants should submit their CV along with a covering letter.

Deadline for applications: Friday 30th January 2026

Equal Employment Opportunity

Loadhog welcomes applications from individuals of all backgrounds and is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. The company strives to create a workplace where everyone feels respected, valued, and a true sense of belonging. Reasonable adjustments to support applicants during the recruitment process are available upon request.