Injection Moulding Setter in Essex

Job description

Injection Moulding Setter – Nights (Mon–Thurs)

Location: Essex

Join a growing medical device contract manufacturer with state-of-the-art injection moulding and cleanroom assembly facilities. Headquartered in Essex (1 hour from East London), we are seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Setter to support our night shift operations.

About Us:

Established in 1975, they’ve evolved from a toolmaking and injection moulding company into a full-service medical device manufacturer. Their team supports the entire product lifecycle—from concept to completion—across seven Class 7 cleanrooms (with expansion underway). The company are committed to innovation and customer success.

Role Overview:

Reporting to the Facilities & Maintenance Engineer, you’ll:

• Carry out efficient tool changes and machine start-ups
• Set up and optimise moulding machines and ancillary equipment
• Maintain clean, organised tooling and equipment
• Support safe working practices and report any moulding/tooling issues
• Ensure material traceability and support cleanroom standards
• Perform basic maintenance and contribute to continuous improvement

Requirements:

• Apprenticeship or experience in injection moulding (medical industry preferred)
• Team player with strong organisational and communication skills
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Proficient in MS Office
• Familiarity with inspection tools and cleanroom environments (preferred)

ABOUT PLANET PHARMA

Planet Pharma is an American parented Employment Business/Agency that provides global staffing services with its head-quarters in Chicago and our EMEA regional office located in Central London. We have invested significantly in creating a robust international platform that enables us to work compliantly in 30+ countries with a current network of 2500+ active contractors globally as well as a very strong permanent / direct hire recruitment offering.

Our specialist knowledge and close relationships with our clients and the wider industry really makes us unique in our field. Just recently we were recognised by FORBES as the 17th best professional staffing firm, and have won multiple awards from industry accredited bodies for our commitment to excellence and service delivery. We have extensive functional expertise including: Regulatory Affairs, Pharmacovigilance, QA, QC, Submissions experts, Clinical development, Quality, Biostatistics, and Medical Affairs / Writing.

We are an equal opportunities Recruitment Business and Agency. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

www.planet-pharma.com

TO APPLY

Please click ‘apply’ or contact Guy Hunter (Senior Recruitment Consultant) at Planet Pharma for more information:

E: GHunter@planet-pharma.co.uk

T: +44 20 3953 1450

Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/guy-hunter-planetpharma/

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Essex

Type of Contract

Part-time jobs

Published at

01-08-2025

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English