Tool Setter/Supervisor

Why Should You Apply? A Clear Progression Path: This isn't just another job; it is a long-term succession plan. There is a genuine opportunity for you to step up to Production Manager and eventually even join the board of directors. Impact: You will provide input on the daily operations of the injection moulding department, your ideas will be listened to, and you will have the opportunity to make improvements. Close-Knit Culture: Join a well-established manufacturer that takes pride in a non-corporate, 'close-knit' environment where you are more than just a number. Diverse Technical Challenges: Work with a wide range of machinery, from 40T to 2700T, serving important industries like construction and drainage. What You'll Be Doing: Lead and Mentor: You will lead a team of operators, assuring smooth handovers and providing daily leadership. Hands-On: In addition to leading the operators, you will work alongside the setter to operate and run machines. As a small business, all team members are required to be hands-on. Process Optimisation: Monitor moulding processes to meet scrap and cycle-time targets, and conduct material and tool trials. Technical Oversight: Perform safe and efficient tool changes and handle troubleshooting or basic machine maintenance when the team needs your expertise. Quality & Safety: Maintain high housekeeping standards and make sure all activities comply with ISO standards and health and safety requirements. Your Remuneration Package: Salary: Up to 40,000 (dependent on experience). Yearly Bonus: A performance-related bonus based on annual turnover, often equivalent to roughly one month's wages. Holiday Allowance: 23 days plus bank holidays, increasing to 25 days after five years of service. Benefits: 4% pension, complimentary refreshments, and a uniform are provided. Future Growth: The ultimate benefit is the defined path toward company directorship. What You'll Need To Apply: Technical Expertise: A strong background in plastic injection moulding, including deep knowledge of machines, tooling, processing and robot programming. Solution-Oriented Mindset: You should be self-motivated, able to work independently, and comfortable making supervisory decisions. Apply now to start the conversation. If you click 'Apply', we may contact you via email, phone & text message regarding this job, other jobs (current and future), and related recruitment services. You can OPT OUT at any time, full details in Privacy Policy, link sigmarec.co.uk/privacypolicy or find policy in Sigma website footer. Location & postcode of advert are approximate. If you don't hear from us within 14 days of application, you have not been shortlisted. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-05-01