Senior Injection Moulding Technician/Operator
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Position Overview & Specifications
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EXPERIENCE IS REQUIRED IN INJECTION MOULDING
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Injection moulding operator- shift work- (Role would be Days or Nights)
Do you have experience in injection moulding? Are you looking to join a growing company? Do you thrive in a busy environment? If so, an exciting opportunity is waiting for you! We have recently expanded our growing business as we have doubled our production capabilities; with further growth in the future, we are looking to recruit an injection moulding operator to join our existing team.
Essential Skills and Responsibilities
- Basic understanding of English & Maths
- Computer literate
- Physically Fit for the job
- Good Communication Skills
- Ability to complete work correctly and on time in an acceptable format and have attention to detail
- Hardworking and trustworthy
- Understanding of plastic injection moulding techniques and have worked within this sector previously with experience
- Carry out tool changes, material and colour changes
- Condition setting of machines
- Ensure all robotics and ancillary equipment are in operation
- Maintaining a safe, neat and tidy work area
- Recommend modifications/ improvements to increase productivity, improve quality and/or reduce waste
- Liaise with Production Team Leader for production priorities
- Inspect product ensuring it is of high quality
- Working on Shifts -
- Complete product quality check
- Also able to do basic roles as per the below :
- Stack product onto pallet
- Label and wrap pallet
- Use pump truck/ forklift to transport pallet to holding area
- Keep workstation clean and tidy at all times
- Be in charge of the production operatives as you would be the shift supervisor
Experience
- Minimum requirement of 2 years within plastic injection moulding is required as you need to have a basic understanding of the machines.
- Full fork-lift licence is desirable
Job Type: Full-time
PLEASE NOTE - Salary would be discussed at an interview stage and would be primarily based on experience.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £11.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Company events
- Company pension
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wigan: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- What experience have you had with tool changes etc? Have you managed staff before and a team?
Education:
- GCSE or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Plastics injection molding: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: Moulder001
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Senior Injection Moulding Technician/Operator roles across Suscom industries Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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