Injection Moulding Setter - Weekend Shift

Injection Mould Setter (Weekend Shift)

Yaxley, Cambridgeshire

Permanent - Weekend Shift (Friday/Saturday/Sunday, 06:00-18:00)

Salary - £18.12 per hour + shift allowance

A leading UK manufacturer of high-quality plastic drainage products is seeking an experienced Injection Mould Setter to join its production team based in Yaxley, Cambridgeshire.

This well-established company supplies durable and reliable moulded components to the construction and infrastructure sectors and is continuing to grow through investment in people, technology, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities:

• Set, operate, and optimise injection moulding machines to ensure consistent quality and efficiency

   

• Conduct tooling changes safely, accurately, and within planned timescales

   

• Calibrate masterbatch dosing units in accordance with setting sheets

   

• Monitor machine performance, identify issues, and implement corrective actions to minimise downtime and waste

   

• Ensure production output meets timing, quality, and efficiency standards

   

• Maintain accurate records of downtime, scrap quantities, and other key data via the ERP system

   

• Support operators with guidance and training where required

   

• Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety, and housekeeping across the department

   

• Provide clear communication with supervisors and production management during handovers

   

Qualifications / Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in injection moulding, with proven setting experience

   

• Strong understanding of plastics materials, tooling, and process optimisation

   

• Confident in troubleshooting and machine adjustments to achieve best cycle times and quality

   

• Computer literate - capable of inputting data accurately into ERP or production systems

   

• Excellent problem-solving skills and mechanical aptitude

   

• Effective communicator with good written and spoken English

   

• Organised and calm under pressure, with strong attention to detail

   

• Knowledge of health & safety regulations within a manufacturing environment

   

Hours:

• Weekend Shift: Friday / Saturday / Sunday - 06:00 to 18:00

   

• Full-time, Permanent (approx. 37 hours per week)

   

• Flexibility required to support other shifts as business needs dictate

   

Benefits:

• £18.12 per hour + shift allowance

   

• Weekly pay

   

• Free on-site parking

   

• Comprehensive training and development opportunities

   

• Access to company benefits platform (retail discounts & cashback offers)

   

• Supportive, friendly, and safety-focused team culture

   

For further details, please contact Kieren Provis on (phone number removed), or email (url removed)

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