At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team in injection moulding, ensuring quality and safety standards are met.
- Company: Respected manufacturing business focused on employee well-being and sustainable practices.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, supportive work environment, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Join a company that invests in its people and technology.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by improving processes and leading a dedicated team.
- Qualifications: Experience in injection moulding and team leadership is essential.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
6am - 2pm Shift Mon - Fri
An established and highly respected manufacturing business is looking to recruit an experienced Injection Moulding Team Leader to join its production facility in Maidstone. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on injection moulding professional who enjoys leading a team, improving manufacturing processes and driving high standards across safety, quality and production.
You'll be joining a business that continues to invest in its people, technology and manufacturing capability, with a focus on employee well-being and sustainable manufacturing processes.
The Role: As Team Leader, you'll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the injection moulding department, ensuring production targets are achieved while maintaining exceptional standards of quality and safety. You'll lead a team of technicians, oversee machine set-ups, tool changes and process optimisation, and play a key role in reducing waste, improving efficiency and supporting continuous improvement initiatives. Working closely with the Technical and Quality teams, you'll also be involved in new product trials, root cause analysis, performance reviews and ensuring smooth communication across shifts. This is a varied role that combines strong technical knowledge with people leadership.
About You: You'll have significant experience within injection moulding manufacturing and be confident setting machines, optimising processes and solving technical issues. Previous experience leading or supervising a production team is essential, along with a proactive approach to continuous improvement and health.
Senior Plastics Technician employer: Team First Recruitment
Join a leading manufacturing business in Maidstone that prioritises employee well-being and sustainable practices. As a Senior Plastics Technician, you'll benefit from a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and continuous improvement, while being part of a team dedicated to achieving high standards in safety and quality. With ongoing investment in technology and people, this role offers a rewarding opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the injection moulding sector.
