Senior Injection Moulding Setter | 4on/4off + Benefits

Planet Recruitment; Kidlington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Pension

Life assurance

20 days annual leave

On-site parking

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Planet Recruitment in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Setter to join a global manufacturer. The role covers mould changes, machine set-ups, process optimisation and driving continuous improvement in a fast‑paced production environment.

You will produce First Off samples, monitor performance and contribute to SMED/TPM initiatives. The package includes £40,000–£45,000 per year, shift allowance and 4 on/4 off pattern, with pension, life assurance and career

Qualifications

• Experience as an Injection Moulding Setter essential.
• Formal Injection Moulding Setting qualification.
• Formal Injection Moulding Processing qualification.
• Experience with cranes, lifting & slinging and powered pallet trucks (PPT).
• IMT qualification desirable.
• Excellent communication and proactive attitude.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare production changeovers to minimise downtime.
• Carry out safe mould changes and machine set-ups.
• Set and optimise machines to achieve target cycle times and productivity.
• Produce First Off samples before production begins.
• Monitor machine performance and address quality/process issues.
• Complete production documentation and update performance systems.
• Maintain clean, safe working areas.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including SMED, TPM, automation and process optimisation.
• Complete weekly IMM fitness checks.
• Lead by example and promote a safety-first culture.

Skills

Injection Moulding

Problem solving

Teamwork

Quality focus

Education

Formal Injection Moulding Setting qualification

Formal Injection Moulding Processing qualification

Tools

Cranes & Lifting

PPT (Powered Pallet Trucks)

Job description

Planet Recruitment in Kidlington, Oxfordshire, is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Setter to join a global manufacturer. The role covers mould changes, machine set-ups, process optimisation and driving continuous improvement in a fast‑paced production environment.

You will produce First Off samples, monitor performance and contribute to SMED/TPM initiatives. The package includes £40,000–£45,000 per year, shift allowance and 4 on/4 off pattern, with pension, life assurance and career