Injection Moulding Setter
Posted on Jun 17, 2026 by CV-Library
Yaxley, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£40k - £40k Annual
Full-Time
Injection Mould Setter – Nights
£18.12 per hour + £50 Weekly Attendance Allowance
Monday to Thursday | 18:00 – 06:00 | Permanent
Four-Day Working Week – Enjoy a Three-Day Weekend Every Week
Profile
5S Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly successful manufacturing business in the recruitment of an experienced Injection Mould Setter for their night shift operation.
This Injection Mould Setter opportunity offers the chance to join a busy, modern manufacturing environment where your experience will be valued, your ideas listened to, and your contribution recognised. Working just four nights per week, this position provides an excellent work-life balance, giving you every Friday, Saturday and Sunday off to spend with family, pursue hobbies or simply recharge.
If you are an experienced Injection Mould Setter who enjoys keeping production running efficiently, solving technical problems and taking ownership of machine performance, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
The Role
As an Injection Mould Setter, you will play a key role in ensuring production runs efficiently, safely and to the highest quality standards.
Responsibilities include:
* Setting, adjusting and optimising injection moulding machines to maximise efficiency and output.
* Carrying out safe and efficient tool changes in line with production schedules.
* Monitoring machine performance, cycle times and product quality.
* Diagnosing and resolving process and machine issues to minimise downtime.
* Calibrating masterbatch units in accordance with setting sheets and production requirements.
* Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, safety and quality throughout the production area.
* Recording downtime, scrap and production data accurately using the company's ERP system.
* Providing supervisory cover during holidays and periods of absence when required.
* Working closely with operators, supervisors and management to achieve production targets.
The Candidate
To be successful in this Injection Mould Setter position you will ideally have:
* Previous experience working as an Injection Mould Setter within a plastic injection moulding environment.
* Strong tool changing and machine setting experience.
* Good process optimisation and fault-finding skills.
* Experience monitoring cycle times, quality standards and reducing rejects.
* Knowledge of masterbatch calibration and processing adjustments.
* Good computer literacy and experience using production or ERP systems.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
* A proactive, organised and methodical approach.
* Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
* A good understanding of Health & Safety within manufacturing.
What's on Offer
* £18.12 per hour.
* £50 weekly attendance allowance.
* Weekly pay.
* Permanent night shift.
* Monday to Thursday working pattern.
* Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday off – enjoy a genuine three-day weekend every single week.
* Better work-life balance with a consistent four-day working week.
* Free onsite parking.
* Employee benefits platform with high street discounts and cashback.
* Ongoing training and development.
* Friendly, supportive manufacturing team.
This Injection Mould Setter position offers far more than just a competitive salary. It provides the opportunity to work a highly desirable four-day week, giving you more time to enjoy your weekends while building a long-term career with a stable manufacturing business.
If you're an experienced Injection Mould Setter looking for a new permanent opportunity where your skills will be valued and your weekends are protected, we'd love to hear from you.
About 5S Recruitment Limited
5S Recruitment Limited are specialist recruiters within the plastics, engineering and manufacturing sectors. With over 16 years of industry experience, we believe in quality over quantity, taking the time to understand both our clients and candidates to ensure the right long-term fit. As a one-man-band recruitment business, every candidate receives a personal, honest and professional service throughout the recruitment process
£18.12 per hour + £50 Weekly Attendance Allowance
Monday to Thursday | 18:00 – 06:00 | Permanent
Four-Day Working Week – Enjoy a Three-Day Weekend Every Week
Profile
5S Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly successful manufacturing business in the recruitment of an experienced Injection Mould Setter for their night shift operation.
This Injection Mould Setter opportunity offers the chance to join a busy, modern manufacturing environment where your experience will be valued, your ideas listened to, and your contribution recognised. Working just four nights per week, this position provides an excellent work-life balance, giving you every Friday, Saturday and Sunday off to spend with family, pursue hobbies or simply recharge.
If you are an experienced Injection Mould Setter who enjoys keeping production running efficiently, solving technical problems and taking ownership of machine performance, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
The Role
As an Injection Mould Setter, you will play a key role in ensuring production runs efficiently, safely and to the highest quality standards.
Responsibilities include:
* Setting, adjusting and optimising injection moulding machines to maximise efficiency and output.
* Carrying out safe and efficient tool changes in line with production schedules.
* Monitoring machine performance, cycle times and product quality.
* Diagnosing and resolving process and machine issues to minimise downtime.
* Calibrating masterbatch units in accordance with setting sheets and production requirements.
* Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, safety and quality throughout the production area.
* Recording downtime, scrap and production data accurately using the company's ERP system.
* Providing supervisory cover during holidays and periods of absence when required.
* Working closely with operators, supervisors and management to achieve production targets.
The Candidate
To be successful in this Injection Mould Setter position you will ideally have:
* Previous experience working as an Injection Mould Setter within a plastic injection moulding environment.
* Strong tool changing and machine setting experience.
* Good process optimisation and fault-finding skills.
* Experience monitoring cycle times, quality standards and reducing rejects.
* Knowledge of masterbatch calibration and processing adjustments.
* Good computer literacy and experience using production or ERP systems.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
* A proactive, organised and methodical approach.
* Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
* A good understanding of Health & Safety within manufacturing.
What's on Offer
* £18.12 per hour.
* £50 weekly attendance allowance.
* Weekly pay.
* Permanent night shift.
* Monday to Thursday working pattern.
* Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday off – enjoy a genuine three-day weekend every single week.
* Better work-life balance with a consistent four-day working week.
* Free onsite parking.
* Employee benefits platform with high street discounts and cashback.
* Ongoing training and development.
* Friendly, supportive manufacturing team.
This Injection Mould Setter position offers far more than just a competitive salary. It provides the opportunity to work a highly desirable four-day week, giving you more time to enjoy your weekends while building a long-term career with a stable manufacturing business.
If you're an experienced Injection Mould Setter looking for a new permanent opportunity where your skills will be valued and your weekends are protected, we'd love to hear from you.
About 5S Recruitment Limited
5S Recruitment Limited are specialist recruiters within the plastics, engineering and manufacturing sectors. With over 16 years of industry experience, we believe in quality over quantity, taking the time to understand both our clients and candidates to ensure the right long-term fit. As a one-man-band recruitment business, every candidate receives a personal, honest and professional service throughout the recruitment process
Reference: 225262004
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Injection Moulding Setter
Posted on Jun 17, 2026 by CV-Library
Yaxley, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
Manufacturing
Immediate Start
£40k - £40k Annual
Full-Time
Injection Mould Setter – Nights
£18.12 per hour + £50 Weekly Attendance Allowance
Monday to Thursday | 18:00 – 06:00 | Permanent
Four-Day Working Week – Enjoy a Three-Day Weekend Every Week
Profile
5S Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly successful manufacturing business in the recruitment of an experienced Injection Mould Setter for their night shift operation.
This Injection Mould Setter opportunity offers the chance to join a busy, modern manufacturing environment where your experience will be valued, your ideas listened to, and your contribution recognised. Working just four nights per week, this position provides an excellent work-life balance, giving you every Friday, Saturday and Sunday off to spend with family, pursue hobbies or simply recharge.
If you are an experienced Injection Mould Setter who enjoys keeping production running efficiently, solving technical problems and taking ownership of machine performance, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
The Role
As an Injection Mould Setter, you will play a key role in ensuring production runs efficiently, safely and to the highest quality standards.
Responsibilities include:
* Setting, adjusting and optimising injection moulding machines to maximise efficiency and output.
* Carrying out safe and efficient tool changes in line with production schedules.
* Monitoring machine performance, cycle times and product quality.
* Diagnosing and resolving process and machine issues to minimise downtime.
* Calibrating masterbatch units in accordance with setting sheets and production requirements.
* Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, safety and quality throughout the production area.
* Recording downtime, scrap and production data accurately using the company's ERP system.
* Providing supervisory cover during holidays and periods of absence when required.
* Working closely with operators, supervisors and management to achieve production targets.
The Candidate
To be successful in this Injection Mould Setter position you will ideally have:
* Previous experience working as an Injection Mould Setter within a plastic injection moulding environment.
* Strong tool changing and machine setting experience.
* Good process optimisation and fault-finding skills.
* Experience monitoring cycle times, quality standards and reducing rejects.
* Knowledge of masterbatch calibration and processing adjustments.
* Good computer literacy and experience using production or ERP systems.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
* A proactive, organised and methodical approach.
* Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
* A good understanding of Health & Safety within manufacturing.
What's on Offer
* £18.12 per hour.
* £50 weekly attendance allowance.
* Weekly pay.
* Permanent night shift.
* Monday to Thursday working pattern.
* Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday off – enjoy a genuine three-day weekend every single week.
* Better work-life balance with a consistent four-day working week.
* Free onsite parking.
* Employee benefits platform with high street discounts and cashback.
* Ongoing training and development.
* Friendly, supportive manufacturing team.
This Injection Mould Setter position offers far more than just a competitive salary. It provides the opportunity to work a highly desirable four-day week, giving you more time to enjoy your weekends while building a long-term career with a stable manufacturing business.
If you're an experienced Injection Mould Setter looking for a new permanent opportunity where your skills will be valued and your weekends are protected, we'd love to hear from you.
About 5S Recruitment Limited
5S Recruitment Limited are specialist recruiters within the plastics, engineering and manufacturing sectors. With over 16 years of industry experience, we believe in quality over quantity, taking the time to understand both our clients and candidates to ensure the right long-term fit. As a one-man-band recruitment business, every candidate receives a personal, honest and professional service throughout the recruitment process
£18.12 per hour + £50 Weekly Attendance Allowance
Monday to Thursday | 18:00 – 06:00 | Permanent
Four-Day Working Week – Enjoy a Three-Day Weekend Every Week
Profile
5S Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly successful manufacturing business in the recruitment of an experienced Injection Mould Setter for their night shift operation.
This Injection Mould Setter opportunity offers the chance to join a busy, modern manufacturing environment where your experience will be valued, your ideas listened to, and your contribution recognised. Working just four nights per week, this position provides an excellent work-life balance, giving you every Friday, Saturday and Sunday off to spend with family, pursue hobbies or simply recharge.
If you are an experienced Injection Mould Setter who enjoys keeping production running efficiently, solving technical problems and taking ownership of machine performance, this could be the ideal next step in your career.
The Role
As an Injection Mould Setter, you will play a key role in ensuring production runs efficiently, safely and to the highest quality standards.
Responsibilities include:
* Setting, adjusting and optimising injection moulding machines to maximise efficiency and output.
* Carrying out safe and efficient tool changes in line with production schedules.
* Monitoring machine performance, cycle times and product quality.
* Diagnosing and resolving process and machine issues to minimise downtime.
* Calibrating masterbatch units in accordance with setting sheets and production requirements.
* Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, safety and quality throughout the production area.
* Recording downtime, scrap and production data accurately using the company's ERP system.
* Providing supervisory cover during holidays and periods of absence when required.
* Working closely with operators, supervisors and management to achieve production targets.
The Candidate
To be successful in this Injection Mould Setter position you will ideally have:
* Previous experience working as an Injection Mould Setter within a plastic injection moulding environment.
* Strong tool changing and machine setting experience.
* Good process optimisation and fault-finding skills.
* Experience monitoring cycle times, quality standards and reducing rejects.
* Knowledge of masterbatch calibration and processing adjustments.
* Good computer literacy and experience using production or ERP systems.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.
* A proactive, organised and methodical approach.
* Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
* A good understanding of Health & Safety within manufacturing.
What's on Offer
* £18.12 per hour.
* £50 weekly attendance allowance.
* Weekly pay.
* Permanent night shift.
* Monday to Thursday working pattern.
* Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday off – enjoy a genuine three-day weekend every single week.
* Better work-life balance with a consistent four-day working week.
* Free onsite parking.
* Employee benefits platform with high street discounts and cashback.
* Ongoing training and development.
* Friendly, supportive manufacturing team.
This Injection Mould Setter position offers far more than just a competitive salary. It provides the opportunity to work a highly desirable four-day week, giving you more time to enjoy your weekends while building a long-term career with a stable manufacturing business.
If you're an experienced Injection Mould Setter looking for a new permanent opportunity where your skills will be valued and your weekends are protected, we'd love to hear from you.
About 5S Recruitment Limited
5S Recruitment Limited are specialist recruiters within the plastics, engineering and manufacturing sectors. With over 16 years of industry experience, we believe in quality over quantity, taking the time to understand both our clients and candidates to ensure the right long-term fit. As a one-man-band recruitment business, every candidate receives a personal, honest and professional service throughout the recruitment process
Reference: 225262004
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