Technician – Injection Moulding

Technician – Injection Moulding

Location: Waterlooville, Hampshire Salary: Up to £19 per hour, depending on experience Hours: 40 hours per week – Monday until Friday Shift Pattern: Rotating double day shift – one week 6am–2pm, followed by one week 2pm–10pm, on a repeating weekly rotation Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent Start Date: ASAP

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Technician – Injection Moulding to join a busy Mouldshop team in Waterlooville.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically skilled individual with experience in injection moulding to support efficient production, optimise machine performance and ensure the highest standards of safety, quality and delivery.

You will be responsible for tool changes, machine set-up, fault finding and process optimisation, working closely with production, quality and technical teams to ensure manufacturing operations run smoothly and efficiently.

Key Responsibilities

Load and unload injection mould tools in accordance with safe working procedures.

Set up production tooling and ancillary equipment in line with master settings.

Plan and prepare upcoming production jobs to optimise tool changes and minimise downtime.

Optimise machine OEE through efficient tool changes, standardised working practices and structured problem-solving.

Ensure effective handovers to production teams, including Quality Technicians, Supervisors and Operators.

Troubleshoot injection moulding process issues, identify root causes and implement permanent corrective actions.

Monitor equipment performance and escalate faults or quality concerns to the Senior Technician.

Maintain accurate production and process control records.

Support new product introduction (NPI), including trials and process development activities.

Carry out routine equipment maintenance and identify opportunities to improve existing processes, cycle times, cost and quality.

Raise requests for equipment and tooling work where required.

Share technical knowledge and contribute to best practice and continuous improvement initiatives.

Maintain high standards of housekeeping, safety and cleanliness.

Support production requirements across machines and other sites when necessary.

Candidate Requirements

Previous experience in a similar technical role within an injection moulding environment.

NVQ Level 3, Level 3 PTIC or an equivalent qualification in injection moulding, engineering or a related manufacturing discipline.

Strong knowledge of injection moulding processes, including process monitoring, optimisation and development.

Understanding of injection moulding machinery, safety systems and ancillary equipment, including robots, hot runner systems and mould heaters.

Knowledge of material processing and processing temperatures.

Experience with scientific moulding, Design of Experiments (DOE) and structured problem-solving techniques.

Strong troubleshooting skills, with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective corrective actions.

Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team.

Good manual dexterity and strong attention to detail.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

A flexible and adaptable approach to changing production requirements.

Desirable Skills and Qualifications

Completion of an apprenticeship in a relevant technical or engineering discipline.

AIM (Advanced Injection Moulding) qualification.

Process Technician training.

Knowledge of gate freeze studies, residence time calculations, projected clamp tonnage and injection mould tooling.

Why Work With Us?

This is an excellent opportunity to join an established manufacturing team in a permanent, full-time position. You will play a key role in improving production efficiency, maintaining quality standards and supporting continuous improvement across injection moulding operations.

With an hourly rate of up to £19, depending on experience, this role is ideal for an experienced injection moulding professional looking to develop their technical skills and make a meaningful contribution to manufacturing performance.

Interested?

Apply now to be considered for this Technician – Injection Moulding opportunity in Waterlooville