Moulding Supervisor

Trek Recruitment Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Supervisor to join a dynamic team in Wrexham. You will be responsible for setting and optimising injection moulding machines, conducting process optimisation, and ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership and problem-solving skills, with relevant qualifications in polymer processing and engineering. The position offers a competitive salary plus a shift allowance, ongoing training, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Competitve salary

Shift allowance

Ongoing training

Career progression

Qualifications

• Experience operating injection moulding machines with leadership experience required.
• Knowledge of engineering polymers and CNC programming is desirable.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and effective troubleshooting skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Set and optimise injection moulding machines for efficient production.
• Conduct mould tool trials and process optimisation.
• Perform first-line maintenance on moulding machines and equipment.

Skills

Injection Moulding Setting

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Computer Literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Polymer Processing

HNC or higher in Engineering

Tools

CNC 3-axis Machines

Injection Moulding Machines

Job description

Injection Moulding Supervisor

Location : Wrexham

Job Type : Permanent, Full-Time (Rotating Days and Nights)

• Days : Monday – Wednesday : 7 : 00 – 19 : 00; Thursday : 7 : 00 – 17 : 30
• Nights : Monday – Wednesday : 19 : 00 – 7 : 0

Salary : £32,000 basic + 20% Shift Allowance

Are you an experienced Injection Moulding Setter with leadership experience and looking for a new opportunity in plastics manufacturing? We are seeking a skilled professional to join a dynamic team, operating injection moulding machines from 10 to 650 tonne.

THE ROLE

As an Injection Moulding Setter / Technician, your main duties will include :

• Setting and optimising injection moulding machines (10-650 tonne) for efficient production
• Conducting mould tool trials and process optimisation to improve quality and cycle times
• Performing first-line maintenance on moulding machines, ancillary equipment, and tooling
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives, including 6S, CIT, and Six Sigma projects
• Carrying out quality checks to ensure parts meet strict customer specifications
• Adhering to all Health & Safety regulations and guidelines
• Meeting production schedules and achieving OEE (Overall Equipment Effectiveness) targets
• Training and developing shift staff to maintain high standards
• Ensuring that the team work together, unified and effectively
• Ensuring all moulding procedures and systems are followed during shifts
• Experience operating plastic processing machinery and injection moulding machines
• Knowledge of engineering polymers
• Programming of CNC 3-axis machines and pick-and-place robots (desirable)
• Computer literacy, including basic proficiency in Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• NVQ Level 3 in Polymer Processing, PTL Level 3, or equivalent (desirable)
• HNC or higher in an engineering discipline (desirable)
• Proven communication and leadership skills
• Strong problem-solving abilities and effective troubleshooting
• Experience working shift patterns

In return, we offer a competitive salary tailored to your experience, plus shift allowance (20%), ongoing training, and opportunities for career progression in a supportive manufacturing environment.

If you have skills in injection moulding setting or plastics production, apply today