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Setter / Injection Moulding Technician

Sigma Recruitment Ltd
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 24 days
Location

Blackwood, Caerphilly NP12 2YA, Wales

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

Retirement Plan

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  • The Setter / Injection Moulding Technician position offers a salary of £32,600, including shift allowances and guaranteed overtime.
  • Candidates should have previous experience as a setter or injection moulding technician in a manufacturing environment, with experience in large tooling (1000+ tonnes) being highly desirable.
  • The role involves a 3-shift rotation primarily from Monday to Friday, ensuring weekends are free for personal time.
  • Job security is emphasized, with a stable order book extending to 2028 and additional earning potential through overtime.
  • Applicants with relevant engineering qualifications, such as PTIC or BPTA, are preferred, but the focus is on potential rather than a perfect CV.

Why you should apply:

Your Weekends are Yours: Commit to a manageable 3-shift rotation, embracing 8-hour shifts primarily from Monday to Friday. Working a predictable schedule that keeps your weekends free for relaxation and family time.

Unparalleled Job Security: With a stable order book extending to 2028, rest easy knowing your position is secure, free from the worries of unexpected redundancies.

Additional earning potential: You are guaranteed some overtime at double time on the week of the night shift to assist with site start up activities and there is likely to be a strong chance of there being good amounts of overtime available.

Setter / Injection Moulding Technician duties will include:

  • Setting injection moulding machines and ancillary equipment
  • Ensuring that products are manufactured to the correct quality standards.
  • Liaising with the maintenance department ensuring that equipment is in good working order.
  • Ensuring that the material handlers provide material to the machines on time and to the specified requirements.
  • Undertaking start-up and shut-down processes for equipment as required.
  • Making sure that work areas are always kept clean and tidy.

To apply for the Setter / Injection Moulding Technician role, you will need:

  • Previous experience working as a setter or injection moulding technician in a manufacturing environment, ideally plastic or automotive manufacturing.
  • A relevant engineering qualification is desirable, ideally PTIC or BPTA qualifications/training.
  • Experience in dealing with large tooling (1000+ tonnes) is highly desirable.

What's In It for You?

A salary of £32,600 (including shift allowances and guaranteed overtime), a pension plan, healthcare benefits, 25 days of holiday plus bank holidays, and overtime opportunities to further increase your earnings.

Working Hours That Work for You:

A shift pattern that includes mornings (6 am-2 pm), nights (10 pm-6 am), and afternoons (2 pm-10 pm), with night shifts commencing on Sunday evenings.

Ready to Make a Move?

If you are a Setter or Injection Moulding Technician eager to secure a position within a stable manufacturing environment, we want to hear from you. Click apply now - do not worry if your CV is not perfect; we are more interested in your potential. For a confidential discussion or to learn more, reach out to us with reference BBBH4417 Setter

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.