Injection Moulding Technician


Company:	Staffline
Salary:	£40,000 to £40,000 a year
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	LU7 3SS
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	17 Aug 2026
Closing date:	9 Oct 2026

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Summary

Job Title: Injection Moulding Technician

Salary: £40,000

Location: Leighton Buzzard

Working Hours: 6am – 2pm

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Technician to join a busy and forward-thinking manufacturing environment.

Reporting to the Technical Manager, you will be responsible for setting and running moulding production orders, ensuring consistent high-quality output. You'll play a key role in achieving Right First Time and Just in Time manufacturing, working with advanced moulding techniques and standardised processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Set and condition injection mould tools to meet production requirements

• Run production orders using pre-set programmes, monitoring output quality throughout the shift

• Respond to machine alarms and faults, implementing permanent corrective actions

• Carry out routine maintenance and fault finding on injection moulding machines and tooling

• Control and optimise processing parameters in line with product standards and cost requirements

• Maintain accurate records of maintenance, production, and quality checks

• Support supervision of shift staff when required in the absence of a Supervisor

• Perform quality checks in line with company standards and identify defects

• Ensure safe handling and accurate movement of materials and stock

• Support tooling trials, processing, and optimisation for new projects

• Operate forklift truck when licensed

• Participate in training and continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience Required

• Minimum 3 years' experience as an Injection Moulding Technician

• Experience with injection moulding machines, tooling, and process optimisation

• Familiarity with production or ERP systems

• Strong problem-solving skills with an innovative mindset

• Good communication and decision-making ability

• High attention to detail

• Continuous improvement mindset with knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles

For further details, please contact Nick Sollis – 01453 829767 or email your cv nick.sollis@omegaresource.co.uk

Omega Resource Group are an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

We are always seeking Engineering Staff, Senior Managers, Skilled and Semi-Skilled Machinists, Mechanical Fitters, Electrical Fitters, Quality Engineers, Materials Science Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Electronics Engineers, Test Technicians, Technical Authors and Laboratory Technicians to name but a few

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or jobâ€‘seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

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