Injection Moulding Technician

Sigma Recruitment Limited; Hengoed; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Injection Moulding Technician to join their stable manufacturing environment. This role offers a competitive salary of £38,000 along with excellent benefits including pension and healthcare. Enjoy a predictable 3-shift rotation, allowing you to maintain a work-life balance with weekends free. With guaranteed overtime opportunities and job security until 2028, this position is perfect for those looking to grow within the plastic or automotive sectors. If you have the necessary qualifications and a passion for manufacturing, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

Benefits

Pension plan

Healthcare benefits

25 days of holiday plus bank holidays

Paid overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in injection moulding or as a setter in manufacturing.
• Recognised qualifications in injection moulding or polymers.

Responsibilities

• Set injection moulding machines and ensure quality standards.
• Liaise with maintenance and manage material supply.

Skills

Injection Moulding

Setting injection moulding machines

Quality control

Liaising with maintenance

Material handling

Start-up and shut-down processes

Education

Injection moulding qualifications/certifications (PTIC, BPTA)

Job description

Up to £38000 per annum + pension, healthcare, paid overtime, etc.

Location

Hengoed

Job Reference

BBBH4564

Job Type

Permanent

Posted Date

15/04/2025

Why you should apply:

Your Weekends are Yours: Commit to a manageable 3-shift rotation, embracing 8-hour shifts primarily from Monday to Friday. Working a predictable schedule that keeps your weekends free for relaxation and family time.

Unparalleled Job Security: With a stable order book extending to 2028, rest easy knowing your position is secure, free from the worries of unexpected redundancies.

Additional earning potential: You are guaranteed some overtime at double time on the week of the night shift to assist with site start up activities and there is a strong chance of there being good amounts of paid overtime available.

Injection Moulding Technician duties will include:

• Setting injection moulding machines and ancillary equipment.
• Ensuring that products are manufactured to the correct quality standards.
• Liaising with the maintenance department ensuring that equipment is in good working order.
• Ensuring that the material handlers provide material to the machines on time and to the specified requirements.
• Undertaking start-up and shut-down processes for equipment as required.
• Making sure that work areas are always kept clean and tidy.

To apply for the Injection Moulding Technician role, you will need:

• Previous experience working as a setter or injection moulding technician in a manufacturing environment, ideally plastic or automotive manufacturing.
• Recognised injection moulding or polymer qualifications/certifications (PTIC, BPTA, etc.).
• Experience in dealing with large tooling (1000+ tonnes) is highly desirable.

What’s In It for You?

A salary of £38,000 (including shift allowances and guaranteed overtime), a pension plan, healthcare benefits, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and overtime opportunities to further increase your earnings.

Working Hours That Work for You:

A shift pattern that includes mornings (6am-2pm), nights (10pm-6am), and afternoons (2pm-10pm), with night shifts commencing on Sunday evenings.

Ready to Make a Move?

If you are an Injection Moulding Technician or Setter that is eager to secure a position within a stable manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you. Click apply now – do not worry if your CV is not perfect; we are more interested in your potential. For a confidential discussion or to learn more, reach out to us with reference BBBH4564 Injection Moulding Technician.