Injection Machine Operator

Job Title: Injection Machine Operator 
Location: Leicestershire 
Salary: Up to £30,000 per annum bonuses 
Hours: Monday to Thursday: 3:00pm – 11:00pm
Friday: 1:30pm – 8:00pm

A well-established precision plastics manufacturer is looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Machine Operator to join its evening shift production team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business supplying high-quality plastic components to a range of industries.

The Role

You will operate and monitor injection moulding machinery, carry out quality inspections, and support packing, assembly, and finishing processes to ensure products meet customer specifications and production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Operate and monitor injection moulding machines
• Carry out routine quality checks on manufactured components
• Pack, inspect, and assemble products ready for dispatch
• Assist with insertion moulding and secondary manufacturing operations
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised work environment
• Follow production procedures and health & safety standards at all times

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience in injection moulding, plastics manufacturing, or machine operation is advantageous but not essential, as full training will be provided.

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Excellent attention to detail
• A strong commitment to quality
• The ability to work accurately in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Good problem-solving skills and initiative
• Basic computer skills
• Flexibility and willingness to learn new machinery and processes
• Reliability and a strong work ethic
• Good health & safety awareness
• Basic maths skills
• The ability to manually handle bags and boxes up to 15kg

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate
• Performance bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday
• Pension scheme
• Free tea and coffee
• Employee shopping discount scheme
• Full on-the-job training
• Long-term career opportunities within manufacturing

If this role would be suited to you, please contact Sasha at Stirling Warrington on sasha@stirlingwarrington.co.uk.