Injection Moulding Setter

Job Title: Injection Moulding Setter

Location: St Leonards, East Sussex
Salary: Competitive, based on experience

A growing manufacturing business in St Leonards, East Sussex is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Setter to join their production team. This is a permanent, full-time role working 45 hours per week across day, evening, and night shifts (6am–3pm, 2pm–11pm, 10pm–7am).

This hands-on role is perfect for someone who enjoys working with injection moulding machines, optimising processes, and delivering high-quality PVC products.

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About this role

Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will:

• Operate injection moulding machines to meet production schedules.
• Set up, optimise, and safely run tooling and processing equipment.
• Monitor output, maintain records, and ensure products meet quality standards.
• Troubleshoot issues and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with teams including Quality, Engineering, and Warehouse.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping to ensure safety and compliance.

This role provides the opportunity to take ownership of your production processes and make a tangible impact on efficiency and quality.

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Key responsibilities

Machine operation and production output

• Operate injection moulding machines and associated equipment.

Machine set-up and tool changes

• Complete machine set-ups, tool changes, and first-off approvals.

Production records and quality control

• Maintain accurate production records, including settings, scrap causes, and changes. Ensure output meets cost, quality, and timing targets.

Process improvement and operational compliance

• Participate in problem-solving, process improvements, and quality checks. Follow technical instructions, standard operating procedures, and safety regulations.

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Skills and experience required

• Proven experience as an Injection Moulding Setter in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of polymer materials, tooling, machine parameters, and processing behaviour.
• Ability to read technical drawings and interpret specifications.
• Knowledge of Lean Principles, process capability, and continuous improvement.
• Confidence in troubleshooting and optimising injection moulding processes.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and attention to detail.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, target-driven manufacturing environment.
• Resilient, reliable, and willing to learn complex tasks.

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Salary and benefits

• Competitive salary, based on experience.
• 25 days holiday per year + your birthday off + bank holidays.
• Company pension contribution matched up to 10%.
• Discretionary bonus scheme.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• Supportive, safety-focused, and collaborative working environment.

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Apply for this Injection Moulding Setter role

This is a permanent, full-time position based in St Leonards, East Sussex. We also have a similar role in injection moulding and plastics in Sittingbourne, Kent.

Due to the confidential nature of this appointment, full company details will be shared on application or during an initial, discreet conversation with Senex Recruitment.

To discuss this role in confidence or apply, contact Kevin McHugh at Senex Recruitment by calling 01424 211872, or apply via the Senex Recruitment website.

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