Injection Moulding Technician – Full‑time

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Injection Moulding Technician to join our modern facility in Westhead. The role is full‑time and focuses on keeping production runs efficient, reducing scrap and supporting continuous improvement across the moulding department.

Key responsibilities

• Perform tool changes and colour changes on injection moulding machines.
• Troubleshoot and resolve processing issues promptly.
• Optimise machine performance and overall process efficiency.
• Identify and implement continuous‑improvement opportunities.
• Record and document all process adjustments and changes.
• Ensure all moulding equipment operates effectively and safely.
• Assist the Technical Manager with housekeeping standards, scrap reduction and productivity improvements.

Required profile

• Proven experience in plastic injection moulding as a setter or technician.
• Strong knowledge of injection moulding machinery, tooling and materials.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve moulding and processing issues efficiently.
• Proactive attitude towards continuous improvement and production performance.

Required skills

• Injection moulding machine operation.
• Tool‑change and colour‑change procedures.
• Process troubleshooting.
• Machine performance optimisation.
• Continuous‑improvement implementation.

What we offer

• Competitive salary £37,000‑£41,000 per year.
• Up to eight days of additional holiday.
• Company pension scheme.
• Free on‑site parking.
• Opportunity to work with advanced tooling and automation.
• Career development in a globally recognised manufacturer.