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Injection Moulding Setter Location: Kidlington, Oxfordshire Shift Pattern: Continental 4 on / 4 off, 12-hour shifts (rotating days and nights) Pay and Benefits - Salary up to £43,416 per annum, inclusive of a 34% shift allowance - Attendance bonus of £1,170 per year, paid bi-monthly - Overtime paid at 1.75x standard rate, increasing to 2x on Bank Holidays - Pension contribution matched up to 5 percent - Life assurance at four times annual salary - 20 days annual leave - Employee discount scheme - Eyecare vouchers - Cycle to work scheme - Share save scheme - Ongoing training and development - Free on-site parking An established manufacturing site in Kidlington is looking to appoint an experienced Injection Moulding Setter to strengthen its production team. This is a hands-on role suited to someone confident setting machines, optimising processes, and supporting safe, high-quality production in a shift-based environment. The Role You will be responsible for setting, running, and supporting injection moulding machines to ensure consistent output, high standards of quality, and maximum uptime. Key responsibilities include: - Preparing for production changeovers by ensuring tools, materials, and equipment are ready in advance - Carrying out safe machine shutdowns in line with approved safe systems of work - Removing, transporting, and storing mould tools correctly and safely - Installing and setting tools for new production runs, completing all checks thoroughly - Clearing down materials from previous jobs and ensuring correct materials are available for the next run - Setting machines to defined process standards and achieving acceptable first-off quality - Monitoring and optimising processes to meet or exceed target cycle times and cavitation - Maintaining clean, safe, and organised production areas - Responding promptly to machine, quality, or safety issues to minimise downtime - Recording accurate production and performance data - Completing all required documentation clearly and on time - Carrying out weekly injection moulding machine fitness-for-use checks - Supporting continuous improvement activities including SMED, TPM, processing efficiency, material handling, and automation - Leading by example on shift, promoting strong safety standards and teamwork About You Essential: - Proven experience working as an Injection Moulding Setter - Formal injection moulding setting qualifications - Formal injection moulding processing qualifications - Experience with cranes, lifting and slinging, and powered pallet trucks - Strong understanding of health, safety, and quality standards Desirable: - IMT qualification - Confident communicator at shop floor and management level - Calm, structured approach under pressure - Flexible, approachable, and team-oriented Recruitment Process The interview process includes an on-site practical assessment followed by an interview with a Shift Manager. Proof of right to work in the UK will be required as part of the recruitment process, with documentation requested at interview stage. JBRP1_UKTJ