Injection Moulding Setter

Corby
7 months ago
Applications closed

Related Jobs

View all jobs

Injection Moulding Setter

Injection Moulding Setter

Injection Moulding Setter x2

Injection Moulding Setter Supervisor

Weekend Nights Setter

Injection Moulding Machinist/Technician

Injection Moulding Setter
up to £35,000pa d.o.e + 15 shift allowance for night shift, Permanent, Immediate start, 32 days holiday, three shift rotation 6-2/2-10/10-6

Due to continued success and rapid expansion plans, our clients UK Head Quarters of a global manufacturing company has an exciting opportunity for an experienced Injection Moulding Setter to join them. You will provide support to the Production Manager, to ensure production targets are met:

Setting and operating injection moulding machines to product run specification
Programming and operating robots
General maintenance of the tools, including tool replacement, fault finding and fixing on the machinery
Maintaining headed runners, including nozzles
Working closely with Engineering Team, ensuring the optimisation of machinery performance
Training Operators & Packers on how to effectively operate machinery
Completing all required audit traceable paperwork correctly daily
Operating Counterbalance FLT truck when requiredWe would expect the successful Injection Moulding Setter to be able to demonstrate a good working knowledge of setting and maintaining Injection Moulding machinery, have an excellent eye for detail, with strong communication skills and be able to educate operators and packers on correct machinery operation practice. You will be supported 1 to 1 to become familiar with the company processes and procedures (in person training course from the machine manufactures will be provided). This would be an ideal role for you if you have worked with Injection Moulding Setter, Tool Room Engineering or a Senior Operator position (with some setting exposure).

You will be joining the UK arm of an international manufacturing company who have been established for over 50 years, and has an enviable reputation in their field of manufacturing. Working directly with the Production Manager, this role offers variety on a daily basis. The organisation name is synonymous with delivering outstanding quality service, and they are keen to recruit an Injection Moulding Setter who strives to offer the same.

£32,100 to £35,000pa d.o.e + Shift Allowance for Nights
32 days holiday
Permanent
Immediate start
Free parking
Training

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

Subscribe to Future Tech Insights for the latest jobs & insights, direct to your inbox.

By subscribing, you agree to our privacy policy and terms of service.

Industry Insights

Discover insightful articles, industry insights, expert tips, and curated resources.

Jobs

What Hiring Managers Look for First in Robotics Job Applications (UK Guide)

Robotics is one of the most dynamic, interdisciplinary fields in technology — blending mechanical systems, embedded software, controls, perception (AI/vision), modelling, simulation and systems integration. Hiring managers in this space are highly selective because robotics teams need people who can solve real-world problems under constraints, work across disciplines, and deliver safe, reliable systems. And here’s the reality: hiring managers do not read every word of your CV. Like in many tech domains, they scan quickly — often forming a judgement in the first 10–20 seconds. In robotics, those first signals are especially important because the work is complex and there’s a wide range of candidate backgrounds. This guide unpacks exactly what hiring managers look for first in robotics applications and how to optimise your CV, portfolio and cover letter so you stand out in the UK market.

Education

The Skills Gap in Robotics Jobs: What Universities Aren’t Teaching

Robotics is no longer confined to science fiction or isolated research labs. Today, robots perform critical tasks across manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, agriculture, defence, hospitality and even education. In the UK, businesses are embracing automation to improve productivity, reduce costs and tackle labour shortages. Yet despite strong interest and a growing number of university programmes in robotics, many employers report a persistent problem: graduates are not job-ready for real-world robotics roles. This is not a question of intelligence or dedication. It is a widening skills gap between what universities teach and what employers actually need in robotics jobs. In this article, we’ll explore that gap in depth — what universities do well, where their programmes often fall short, why the disconnect exists, what employers really want, and how you can bridge the divide to build a thriving career in robotics.

Jobs Careers

Robotics Jobs for Career Switchers in Their 30s, 40s & 50s (UK Reality Check)

Robotics looks futuristic from the outside. People picture humanoid machines, cutting-edge labs & young engineers writing complex code. In the UK job market, the reality is more practical and more encouraging for career switchers: robotics is already embedded across manufacturing, logistics, healthcare, agriculture, defence, construction & inspection. That means there are real jobs for people in their 30s, 40s & 50s who bring operational experience, delivery skills, quality discipline & the ability to work with real-world systems. This article gives you a clear UK reality check on robotics careers for career switchers: what roles genuinely exist, which paths are most realistic, what skills employers actually hire for, how long retraining tends to take & whether age is a factor.

🍪 We use cookies to enhance your browsing experience on our website. By continuing to use this site, you consent to the use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. You can review our Cookie Policy for more information.