Injection Moulding Technician

About the role

Full‑time Injection Moulding Technician working on a three‑shift rotation (6 am‑2 pm, 2 pm‑10 pm, 10 pm‑6 am). You will support the shift team day‑to‑day, follow company procedures, ensure compliance with quality standards, establish and maintain optimum processes, and demonstrate high technical competence in a versatile department role.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned tool and colour changes on injection moulding and assembly machines.
• Perform fault finding and make process adjustments as required to keep components within set specifications.
• Conduct QC checks, analysing visual and functional specifications according to internal procedures.
• Help keep machines running efficiently and effectively.
• Handle packing and palletisation of finished goods.
• Maintain clean, tidy and safe work areas throughout your shift.
• Ensure all production documentation is completed correctly.
• Carry out duties in accordance with current legislation and company procedures, especially Health and Safety, Quality and Environment Management.

Requirements

• Experience within an engineering or mechanical background.
• Experience in the plastics industry in a similar role is desirable (training will be provided).

Skills

• Excellent team player with effective interpersonal skills.
• Able to pick up processes and operations quickly.
• Honest, reliable and accountable.
• Hard‑working with a positive ‘can do’ attitude.
• Conscientious, sharp eye for detail, pride in delivering excellence.
• Innovative, uses own initiative to find better ways of working.
• Committed to sustainability and environmental support.
• Safety conscious, willing to lead by example.
• Open to embracing challenges and adapting to change.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 5 % employer pension contribution (with employee contribution).
• 24 days paid holiday (exclusive of bank holidays).
• Free onsite parking.
• Attractive EAP package.
• Training and career progression opportunities.

Schedule

• Three‑shift rotation: 6 am‑2 pm, 2 pm‑10 pm, 10 pm‑6 am.