Setter Technician

Overview

Job Title: Moulding Setter Technician
Reports to: Operations Director
Hours: 40 hours per week (Full-time)

Profile

We are seeking an experienced Moulding Setter Technician to oversee evening shift operations. This is a hands on leadership role responsible for ensuring smooth production, problem-solving on the shop floor and driving process improvements. The ideal candidate will have strong technical mould-setting expertise and proven experience leading teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the production and packing teams, ensuring all team members work safely and follow agreed processes and instructions.
• Set up production works orders across all moulding machines using defined documentation to meet schedules with a focus on quality, efficiency and a right-first-time approach.
• Physically hang and set mould tools across all machines safely and effectively.
• Monitor production quality and report any concerns promptly.
• Complete all required quality and shift handover documentation accurately.
• Assign tasks in priority order to setters, operatives and support staff, including workflow management through the packing team.
• Maintain a safe working environment and promote a strong safety culture.
• Drive process optimisation and efficient troubleshooting to improve production performance.
• Support team welfare, resolve conflicts and ensure clear communication across the shift.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven technical mould-setting qualification and experience.
• Strong troubleshooting skills for complex production issues.
• Good organisational and delegation abilities.
• Experience leading and motivating teams in a manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of health and safety best practices.
• Effective conflict resolution and communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Condensed working week – work Monday to Thursday
• Evening shift (3pm-1am)
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Free on-site parking
• Company socials