Injection Moulding Technician — Hands-on, Shift-based Growth

Polypipe; Aylesford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday entitlement

Pension scheme up to 8% matched

Life assurance

Cycle to work scheme

Free flu vouchers

Job summary

Genuit Group is seeking a Production Technician – Injection Moulding to support safe, efficient production and quality standards. You will set machines, perform changeovers, start-ups and shutdowns, and assist with fault finding and continuous improvement.

Role requires practical injection moulding experience, knowledge of safety standards, and the ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Monday–Friday shifts with 3 shift pattern including nights.

Qualifications

• Practical injection moulding experience in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• NVQ Level 2 or equivalent qualification as an injection moulding machine setter.
• Understanding of LOLER requirements.
• Good knowledge of injection moulding machine safety.
• Understanding of Health, Safety and Environmental standards in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Carry out injection mould tool and product changeovers, ensuring changeover times meet standards.
• Set up injection moulding machines using setting sheets and data to optimum conditions.
• Complete production start-ups and shutdowns, including automation equipment controls.
• Ensure first-off and last-off products meet visual and dimensional quality specs.
• Carry out basic fault finding and maintain mould tools and machines.
• Record production information including scrap, output, downtime, tooling issues, material reconciliation and quality data.
• Follow safe working practices and maintain housekeeping across production.
• Hand over effectively at shift changes for continuity.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (SMED, Kaizen, 6S) to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Support Production Operators with packing, material movement, quality and booking where required.

Skills

Injection moulding experience

Machine setter NVQ Level 2

LOLER knowledge

Safety standards knowledge

Teamwork

Deadline driven

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in injection moulding

Job description

Genuit Group is seeking a Production Technician – Injection Moulding to support safe, efficient production and quality standards. You will set machines, perform changeovers, start-ups and shutdowns, and assist with fault finding and continuous improvement.

Role requires practical injection moulding experience, knowledge of safety standards, and the ability to work under deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. Monday–Friday shifts with 3 shift pattern including nights.