Injection Moulding Tool Maker (injection mould)

Overview

Reference
injection mould

Salary
£18 - £20/hour + DOE

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Cambridgeshire -- Yaxley

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
10 June 2026


Interaction Engineering 

Injection Mould Setter (Nights)

Location: Yaxley, Peterborough
Shift: Monday to Thursday, 18:00 – 06:00
Pay Rate: £18.12 per hour + £50 weekly attendance allowance
Weekly Pay

Are you an experienced Injection Mould Setter looking for a stable night shift role with a long weekend every week? We are currently recruiting for a skilled and motivated Injection Mould Setter to join a well-established manufacturing business based in Yaxley, Peterborough.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team where you'll play a key role in ensuring production runs efficiently, maintaining quality standards, and minimising downtime.

The Role

As an Injection Mould Setter, your responsibilities will include:

  • Setting, adjusting and maintaining injection moulding machines to achieve optimum performance.

  • Carrying out tool changes safely and efficiently.

  • Monitoring machine performance and troubleshooting production issues.

  • Reducing downtime and minimising scrap and rejects.

  • Calibrating masterbatch units in line with setting sheets and production requirements.

  • Ensuring products meet quality standards and cycle time targets.

  • Maintaining excellent housekeeping and health & safety standards.

  • Providing supervisory cover when required during holidays or absences.

  • Recording downtime, scrap and production information using the company's ERP system.

About You

To be considered, you should have:

  • Previous experience as an Injection Mould Setter within a manufacturing environment.

  • Strong knowledge of tool changes and machine setting.

  • Experience monitoring cycle times, machine performance and quality standards.

  • Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

  • A proactive approach to reducing downtime and improving efficiency.

  • Basic computer skills and experience inputting production data.

  • Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

  • Understanding of health and safety procedures within manufacturing.

What's On Offer?

  • £18.12 per hour.

  • £50 weekly attendance allowance.

  • Weekly pay.

  • Monday to Thursday night shifts (18:00 – 06:00).

  • Overtime available when required.

  • Overtime bonus payments:

    • £30 bonus for 8 hours overtime worked.

    • £60 bonus for 12 hours overtime worked.

  • Company pension scheme (5% employee contribution / 3% employer contribution).

  • Death in Service benefit (1x annual salary after 1 year of service).

  • Employee benefits platform with discounts, cashback offers and perks.

  • Free onsite parking.

  • Ongoing training and development opportunities.

  • Friendly and supportive working environment.

  • Long weekend every week.

If you're an experienced Injection Mould Setter seeking a secure night shift position with a growing manufacturer, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for immediate consideration via arkin.ahmet@irweb.co.uk 

 

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Contact information

Arkin Ahmet