Injection Moulding Technician in South East

Up to £39,520 per annum | Permanent | Monday to Friday

TeamJobs are recruiting for an experienced Injection Moulding Technician to join a well-established manufacturing business in Waterlooville on a permanent basis.

We're looking for someone with strong technical knowledge of injection moulding processes who can confidently work independently, troubleshoot problems and keep production running efficiently.

This is a fast-paced, hands-on technical role requiring more than just machine setting and tool changes. You'll need to be confident diagnosing faults, resolving process issues and improving machine performance without constant supervision.

• Salary up to £39,520 per annum, depending on experience and including shift allowance

• Monday to Friday - no weekends!

• 40-hour working week with a 30-minute paid lunch break

• 20 days holiday + Bank Holidays

• Holiday allowance increasing with service, up to 26 days after 5 years

• Life Assurance

• Employee Assistance Programme

• Perkbox employee benefits

• Company-paid events

• Christmas shutdown

Monday to Friday, rotating weekly shifts:

6:00am - 2:00pm / 2:00pm - 10:00pm

• Independently setting up and optimising injection moulding machines for production

• Diagnosing and resolving machinery, tooling and process faults

• Identifying the root causes of moulding defects and implementing effective solutions

• Carrying out mould tool changes and ensuring efficient production start-ups

• Adjusting processing parameters to maintain product quality and consistent output

• Troubleshooting issues with robots, hot runner systems, mould heaters and ancillary equipment

• Monitoring machine performance, cycle times and production efficiency

• Supporting process improvements to reduce downtime, waste and quality issues

• Working closely with Production and Quality teams to resolve technical problems

• Supporting new product introductions, tooling trials and process development

• Maintaining accurate process records and supporting routine equipment maintenance

• Proven experience as an Injection Moulding Technician or Process Technician

• Strong technical understanding of injection moulding machinery, materials and processing parameters

• Confident working independently in a fast-paced mouldshop environment

• Excellent fault-finding skills, with the ability to diagnose and resolve process and machinery issues

• Experience identifying root causes of defects and implementing corrective actions

• Good knowledge of mould tooling, robots, hot runner systems and ancillary equipment

• Experience optimising processes, improving cycle times and reducing production downtime

• NVQ Level 3 / Level 3 PTIC or equivalent qualification preferred

• Candidates without formal qualifications must have substantial hands-on injection moulding experience at technician level

• Scientific moulding / Design of Experiments (DOE) experience would be advantageous

We're looking for someone who can do more than set machines - we need a confident, experienced technician who can take ownership of technical issues and keep production running smoothly.

If you're an experienced Injection Moulding Technician or Injection Moulding Process Technician looking for your next permanent opportunity, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply today!

TJIND