Injection Mould Setter / Operator

Injection Mould Setter / Operator
Location: Birmingham
Salary: £31,500 + Bonus Opportunities
Shifts: Rotating 2 Shift Pattern
Times: 6:00am – 2:00pm / 2:00pm – 10:00pm
5S Recruitment Limited are working with a well-established and growing manufacturing business in Birmingham who are looking to recruit an experienced Injection Mould Setter / Operator to strengthen their production team.
This is a genuine long-term opportunity within a stable business that continues to invest in its people, machinery and working environment. The company has a strong reputation within its sector and offers a clean, organised and team-focused manufacturing environment.
The role would suit someone with previous injection moulding experience who enjoys being hands-on, takes pride in maintaining standards and wants to be part of a business where reliability and attitude are genuinely valued.
What’s on Offer as Injection Mould Setter / Operator
* £31,500 salary
* Opportunity to earn both individual and company bonus
* Weekly rotating shifts
* Stable long-term opportunity
* Supportive team environment
* Clean and well-maintained manufacturing facility
* Training and development opportunities
* Genuine opportunity to progress within the business
Shift Pattern
Week 1: 6:00am – 2:00pm
Week 2: 2:00pm – 10:00pm
The Role
* Carrying out mould/tool changes safely and efficiently
* Setting and starting injection moulding machines
* Process optimisation and troubleshooting
* Monitoring product quality during production runs
* Working to production targets and quality standards
* Supporting continuous improvement activities
* Basic machine and tooling maintenance
* Ensuring housekeeping and 5S standards are maintained
* Working closely with production and quality teams
Requirements
* Previous experience within injection moulding manufacturing
* Experience carrying out tool changes and machine start-ups
* Ability to fault find and adjust processes
* Good understanding of quality standards
* Positive attitude and reliable approach to work
* Comfortable working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
* Team player with good communication skills
This is an excellent opportunity for an Injection Mould Setter / Operator looking for a stable and rewarding position within a business that values experience, attitude and commitment.
About 5S Recruitment Limited
5S Recruitment Limited specialise in engineering and manufacturing recruitment across the UK, with a particular focus on plastics, injection moulding and technical manufacturing environments.
With 16 years of industry recruitment experience, 5S Recruitment work differently from high-volume agencies, focusing on quality, retention and long-term relationships rather than simply sending CVs