Setter Technician

Found Recruitment Solutions Ltd; Horsham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Moulding Setter Technician to oversee evening shift operations in Horsham. You will lead teams to ensure smooth production and drive process improvements. The ideal candidate has strong technical mould-setting skills and experience in a manufacturing environment. This role offers a competitive salary and benefits including a condensed working week and generous annual leave.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Condensed working week - work Monday to Thursday

Generous annual leave entitlement

Free on-site parking

Company socials

Qualifications

• Proven technical mould-setting qualification and experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for complex production issues.
• Good organizational and delegation abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the production and packing teams, ensuring safe work practices.
• Set up production works orders using defined documentation.
• Physically hang and set mould tools across all machines.

Skills

Technical mould-setting expertise

Troubleshooting skills

Organizational abilities

Leadership and motivational skills

Knowledge of health and safety practices

Communication skills

Education

Technical mould-setting qualification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Moulding Setter Technician
Reports to: Operations Director
Hours: 40 hours per week (Full-time)

Profile

We are seeking an experienced Moulding Setter Technician to oversee evening shift operations. This is a hands on leadership role responsible for ensuring smooth production, problem-solving on the shop floor and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will have strong technical mould-setting expertise and proven experience leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the production and packing teams, ensuring all team members work safely and follow agreed processes and instructions.
• Set up production works orders across all moulding machines using defined documentation to meet schedules with a focus on quality, efficiency and a right-first-time approach.
• Physically hang and set mould tools across all machines safely and effectively.
• Monitor production quality and report any concerns promptly.
• Complete all required quality and shift handover documentation accurately.
• Assign tasks in priority order to setters, operatives and support staff, including workflow management through the packing team.
• Maintain a safe working environment and promote a strong safety culture.
• Drive process optimisation and efficient troubleshooting to improve production performance.
• Support team welfare, resolve conflicts and ensure clear communication across the shift.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven technical mould-setting qualification and experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for complex production issues.
• Good organisational and delegation abilities.
• Experience leading and motivating teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety best practices.
• Effective conflict resolution and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Condensed working week - work Monday to Thursday
• Evening shift (3pm-1am)
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Free on-site parking
• Company socials