Injection Moulding Technician

1492 Ltd; Waterlooville; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading injection moulding company in Waterlooville is seeking an Injection Moulding Technician. The role involves setting up injection mould tools and requires experience in a moulding environment with strong problem-solving skills. Join a dedicated team that values precision and continuous improvement. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Benefits

Qualifications

• Qualified Technician with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience in an injection moulding environment.
• Confidence in troubleshooting and root cause analysis.

Responsibilities

• Set up and change injection mould tools.
• Prepare and plan upcoming production jobs.
• Work with Quality Technicians for smooth production handovers.
• Use structured problem-solving to resolve issues.

Skills

Problem Solving

Attention to Detail

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Injection Moulding, Engineering, or Manufacturing

Job description

Injection Moulding Technician

Location: Hampshire

Hours: Double day shift: 6am-2pm and 2pm-10pm with weekly rotation

Salary: £Competitive + Benefits

Are you a technically skilled Injection Moulding Technician with a passion for precision, process optimisation, and quality? This is an opportunity to join an award‑winning, full‑service plastic injection moulding company that delivers complete, end‑to‑end solutions for customers across a range of regulated industries. From design support and tooling through to high‑volume and specialist mouldings, assembly, and testing, we combine technical expertise with decades of experience to provide reliable, high‑quality results. Our long‑term client partnerships are built on trust, consistency, and performance — and that's exactly what we're looking for in our next Technician.

What you'll be doing:

• Setting up and changing injection mould tools safely and efficiently.
• Preparing and planning upcoming production jobs to keep downtime to a minimum.
• Working closely with Quality Technicians, Supervisors, and Operators to ensure a smooth handover from set‑up to production.
• Using structured problem‑solving to identify and resolve issues for good.
• Keeping your work area clean, safe, and compliant with all production and safety standards.
• Sharing technical knowledge and helping maintain a consistent, high‑quality setup process across the team.

What we’re looking for:

• Qualified Technician: NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Injection Moulding, Engineering, or Manufacturing.
• Experienced: You've worked in an injection moulding environment and understand the ins and outs of moulding machines, ancillaries, and materials.
• Problem Solver: You're confident using structured troubleshooting and root cause analysis techniques.
• Detail‑Oriented & Reliable: You take pride in your work, can multitask effectively, and meet deadlines without cutting corners.
• Team Player: You communicate well, adapt easily, and enjoy working with others to get the job done right.

Bonus points for:

• Experience with gate freeze studies, residence time or clamp tonnage calculations.
• Familiarity with robots, hot runner systems, or mould heaters.

Why join us?

At our company, you won't just be another number on the shop floor. You'll be part of an experienced, supportive team where your input and expertise genuinely make a difference. We take pride in what we do, and we're passionate about continuous improvement, precision engineering, and delivering outstanding results for our customers.

Ready to join an award‑winning team?

So, if you're a proactive, technically minded Technician who enjoys getting stuck in, solving problems, and making things run like clockwork, we'd love to hear from you! Ready to join an award‑winning team? Apply today and help us continue setting the standard in high‑quality, full‑service plastic injection moulding.

1492 Ltd and its clients promote a policy of equal opportunities. Our policy is to treat job applicants and employees in the same way regardless of age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, colour or disability.