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Injection Moulding Setter / Team Lead Locations: Leicester, Leicestershire, GB Salary: £36000 - £40000 per annum + Annual Bonus Description Impact Recruitment are recruiting for an experienced Moulding Machine Setter / Team Lead to join one of our clients on a permanent basis in Leicester. This is an excellent opportunity to join a long-established and highly reputable injection moulding manufacturer, producing complex precision mouldings for industries including EV, renewables, transformer, and power conversion markets. Role: Moulding Machine Setter / Team Lead Hours: Monday - Thursday 3:00pm - 11:00pm | Friday 1:30pm - 8:00pm Location: Blaby, Leicester Salary: £36,000 - £40,000 + Annual Bonus Duties: • Set and operate injection moulding machines across a range of tooling setups • Fit and set both insert and full mould tools safely and efficiently • Carry out tool changes, machine start-ups, and process optimisation • Complete first-off inspections and ensure components meet quality standards • Troubleshoot moulding and processing issues to minimise downtime and defects • Perform basic maintenance, cleaning, and upkeep of mould tools and machinery • Support and oversee a small team of 4 operators on shift • Ensure cycle times, production targets, and operator utilisation are achieved • Maintain safe working practices and high housekeeping standards (5S) • Operate machines when required during quieter setting periods Requirements: • Previous experience setting and operating injection moulding machines • Experience working with mould tools, tool changes, and process adjustments • Leadership or supervisory experience is preferred, although strong time-served setters will also be considered • Positive attitude with good organisation and communication skills What's On Offer: • Permanent full-time opportunity with a long-established manufacturer • Competitive salary dependent on experience • Opportunity to step into a leadership-focused position • Annual bonus • Training and long-term development opportunities within the business If you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with an up-to-date CV. Impact Recruitment are acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client. Please log in to apply for this job or create an account.