Injection Mould Setter - Days


Company:	Thorn Baker Recruitment
Salary:	£32,500 - £37,500
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	NG7
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	20 Jul 2026
Closing date:	29 Aug 2026

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Summary

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are currently recruiting for an Injection Moulding Setter to join a busy, well-organised, fast-paced global manufacturer.

YOU MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE AS AN INJECTION MOULDING SETTER! PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE OPERATING AN INJECTION MOULDING MACHINE!

Looking for a role where you can make an impact? Want to work with a supportive team and a well-established global brand? If yes, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

The Role:

Thorn Baker are looking for a talented, motivated and experienced setter to join our clients growing team and help them deliver high quality plastic components to their customers worldwide. As an injection moulding setter, you will play a pivotal part by performing efficient tool changes, setting state of the art machines and working with their internal customers. This is a hands-on role where you'll lead by example.

• Monday to Friday 6:00am - 14:00pm and 14:00pm - 22:00pm (rotating shift pattern)

Pay & Benefits:

• £32,500 + 15% Shift Allowance

• Company Pension - 7.5%

• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

• Share Save Scheme

• Work in a small, supportive team

• Opportunities for career progression

About the Company:

Our client is an international manufacturing company, who have significant global presence. They have 500 retail stores worldwide and they also have a strong online presence.

They are one of the biggest Video game and Board games makers and producers on the globe!

Your Responsibilities:

• Carry out all necessary tool, material and colour changes within an injection moulding environment

• You must be confident on machines from 50T to 320T with a keen eye for quality and solving problems that may arise.

• Recommend modifications or improvements to increase productivity and quality

• Ensure full compliance with all company SOPs (Standard Operating Procedures)

• Be flexible enough to assist colleagues and take on tasks that may not be part of your day-to-day activities.

• Ensure all production, QMS data and visual standards are maintained and up to date.

Requirements:

• Experienced at setter level or equivalent within the injection moulding environment

• A minimum of 2 years in the injection moulding industry.

• Experience working with Arburg machines and injection blow moulding.

• A can-do attitude, approachable and a strong team player & able to work calm under pressure.

• Able to effectively set up all approved production tools to the correct setting conditions and production work instructions.

• Problem solving techniques within injection moulding.

How to Apply:

Apply now with your CV or call and ask for Gemma in the Nottingham office for more information. Successful candidates can typically expect to start within a week.

If this role isn't quite right for you, visit our jobs page to browse other exciting opportunities:

https://www.thornbakerindustrial.co.uk/job-search

Job Reference: PERM01

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