Injection Moulding Technician

Impact Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Injection Moulding Technician to join one of our clients on a permanent basis in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and highly reputable manufacturer, working with advanced materials across specialist industries.

Location

Blaby, Leicester, Leicestershire, GB

Salary

£30,000 – £35,000 per annum (depending on experience)

Hours

Monday to Thursday: 7:00 AM – 3:00 PM; Friday: 7:00 AM – 1:30 PM

Daily Duties

• Set and fit both insert and full tools across a range of injection moulding machines
• Ensure machines are running efficiently with zero defects or rework
• Achieve and exceed cycle time targets
• Carry out first-off inspections to ensure quality standards are met
• Perform basic maintenance and cleaning of tools and machinery
• Maintain 100% uptime through proactive machine care
• Operate multiple machines when required
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment

Requirements

• Proven experience setting moulding machines (35-200 ton)
• Experience with multi-cavity, hot runner, and hot tip systems
• Ability to set new tools from scratch and optimise performance
• Strong knowledge of engineering polymers and processing techniques
• Experience working towards quality and production targets
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing and/or 5S (advantageous)
• Previous experience leading or supporting a team is desirable
• Self‑motivated, organised, and able to use initiative
• Positive and proactive attitude

If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with an up‑to‑date CV.

Impact Recruitment are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client.

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