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 (url removed) 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