Manufacturing | Thermoforming | Aerospace | Operations Leadership

What's On Offer

• £45,000 - £50,000 basic salary.
• Company Pension.
• Sick Pay.
• On-site Parking.
• Supportive leadership team.
• Long-term career development.
• Opportunity to influence manufacturing strategy.
• Stable and growing business with continued investment.

5S Recruitment is proud to be partnering with an established and growing manufacturing business that is looking to appoint an experienced Production Manager to lead its production operation during an exciting period of continued growth. This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious manufacturing leader who enjoys taking ownership of production performance, developing people and driving continuous improvement within a technically advanced manufacturing environment. Working closely with senior management, engineering, quality, planning, supply chain, customers and suppliers, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring production operates safely, efficiently and consistently delivers on quality, cost and customer expectations. This role is ideal for a Production Manager who wants to make a genuine impact rather than simply maintain the status quo.

The Opportunity

As Production Manager you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the manufacturing operation, ensuring production plans are achieved while continuously improving efficiency, quality and customer satisfaction. You will lead from the factory floor, developing a high-performing production team while implementing best practice manufacturing processes and driving operational excellence across the business. This position offers genuine autonomy and the opportunity to influence future manufacturing strategy within a growing organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop production teams to achieve world-class standards in safety, quality, delivery and productivity.
• Plan, coordinate and manage daily manufacturing activities to meet production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
• Drive improvements in productivity, labour utilisation and manufacturing efficiency.
• Monitor production KPIs, analyse performance trends and implement corrective actions where required.
• Champion Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement and 5S initiatives throughout the business.
• Work closely with customers to ensure delivery expectations are achieved while resolving production-related issues professionally and efficiently.
• Build strong relationships with suppliers to improve quality, responsiveness and delivery performance.
• Work alongside Engineering, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain and Commercial teams to support operational objectives.
• Identify manufacturing bottlenecks and implement sustainable process improvements.
• Ensure products consistently meet customer quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Maintain a positive Health & Safety culture while ensuring compliance with company procedures and legislation.
• Develop, coach and mentor production personnel to maximise engagement and performance.

What We're Looking For

We're keen to speak with experienced manufacturing professionals who have previously held positions such as:

• Production Manager
• Manufacturing Manager
• Operations Manager
• Factory Manager
• Production Shift Manager
• Senior Production Supervisor

You'll be a visible leader who enjoys solving problems, improving processes and building high-performing teams.

Essential Experience

• Proven experience managing production within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop teams.
• Experience managing production planning, scheduling and manufacturing performance.
• Excellent customer and supplier relationship management skills.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing KPIs and operational reporting.
• Experience using ERP and/or MRP systems.
• Knowledge of quality systems and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Excellent organisational, planning and communication skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office capability.

Highly Desirable

• Thermoforming manufacturing experience.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience.
• Lean Manufacturing implementation.
• Continuous Improvement projects.
• 5S implementation.
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification.

Why Apply Through 5S Recruitment?

At 5S Recruitment, we specialise exclusively in Engineering, Manufacturing and Plastics recruitment. With over 16 years' specialist experience, we understand the challenges of manufacturing leadership and work closely with both clients and candidates to ensure every opportunity is the right long-term fit. You'll receive honest advice throughout the recruitment process, full interview preparation and regular communication from initial application through to offer and onboarding. If you're an experienced Production Manager looking for a role where your leadership can genuinely shape a growing manufacturing business, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

• £50,000 - £55,000 
• Death in Services 2 x 5 times after 6 months. 
• Dental and Optical Cash Plan after 1 year
• 25 days Holiday + Bank Holidays 
• 5 days sick pay after 6 mths 
• Onsite Parking
• Hours are 7am to 4pm Monday to Thursday and 7am to 1pm Fridays
• High Wycombe - Permanent - Full Time

PowerMill - SolidWorks - 5 Axis CNC - Manufacturing Engineering - CNC Programming

5S Recruitment is delighted to be supporting an established and highly respected advanced manufacturing business in the appointment of a Lead CAD/CAM Engineer. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced Senior CAD/CAM Engineer, Lead CNC Programmer or Manufacturing Engineer looking to take technical ownership of a modern machining department whilst remaining hands-on with programming and manufacturing engineering. Unlike many "lead" positions, this isn't a move away from engineering. You'll continue programming complex components while becoming the recognised technical authority for CAD/CAM across the business. Working closely with senior management, you'll play a key role in shaping machining strategy, developing internal capability and influencing future investment in machinery and software.

The Opportunity

This is a genuine technical leadership role where you'll take ownership of the entire CAD/CAM function. You'll programme complex components, optimise machining strategies, improve manufacturing efficiency and mentor an existing CNC Setter who is being developed into a CAM Programmer. You'll also play a significant role in future investment projects, including new CNC machinery, CAM software and manufacturing technology. If you're someone who enjoys solving machining challenges, improving cycle times and driving manufacturing excellence, this is an outstanding opportunity to make a genuine impact.

The Manufacturing Environment

You'll be working within a modern CNC machining facility manufacturing high-quality composite and plastic components for a wide range of industries.

Current equipment includes:

• Multiple 5 Axis CNC Machining Centres

• HAAS Vertical Machining Centres

• Offline CAD/CAM Programming

• Autodesk PowerMill

• Latest SolidWorks software

• CNC simulation prior to machining

Future investment is already planned, including additional CNC machinery and new CAM software, with the successful candidate playing an active role in these decisions.

Key Responsibilities

• Take ownership of the company's CAD/CAM function.

• Produce complex CNC programmes using Autodesk PowerMill or equivalent.

• Programme 3 Axis and 5 Axis CNC machining centres.

• Develop efficient machining strategies to reduce cycle times.

• Improve tooling, fixtures and workholding methods.

• Optimise feeds, speeds and cutting strategies.

• Apply Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles.

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI).

• Work closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams.

• Resolve machining issues and support production on the shop floor.

• Mentor and develop an existing CNC Setter into a CAM Programmer.

• Drive continuous improvement throughout the machining department.

• Contribute towards future investment in machinery and manufacturing technology.

We're Looking For

• Lead CAD/CAM Engineers

• Senior CAD/CAM Engineers

• Lead CNC Programmers

• Senior CNC Programmers

• Manufacturing Engineers

• CNC Manufacturing Engineers

• CAM Engineers

• CNC Applications Engineers

Experience from precision engineering, aerospace, automotive, plastics, composites or advanced manufacturing environments would all be considered.

Essential Experience

• Extensive CNC machining experience.

• Advanced CAD/CAM programming.

• Autodesk PowerMill or similar CAM software.

• SolidWorks or equivalent CAD software.

• 3 Axis CNC machining.

• 5 Axis CNC machining.

• Offline programming.

• Manufacturing engineering.

• Design for Manufacture (DFM).

• Fixture and tooling development.

• Continuous improvement.

• Excellent understanding of machining principles, cutting tools, feeds and speeds.

• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T.

Candidates with strong metallic machining backgrounds are particularly encouraged to apply, bringing proven machining knowledge into an advanced composites and plastics manufacturing environment.

What You'll Achieve

Within your first year you'll:

• Become the technical lead for CAD/CAM.

• Improve machining efficiency and reduce cycle times.

• Increase technical capability across the machining team.

• Mentor and develop internal programming capability.

• Influence future manufacturing investment.

• Help shape the long-term machining strategy of the business.

Why Apply?

This is far more than a programming role. It's an opportunity to become the technical authority within a growing manufacturing business that genuinely values engineering expertise. You'll have the autonomy to influence the future direction of the machining department while remaining hands-on with the technology and engineering challenges that make the role rewarding. If you're looking for a position where your technical knowledge will genuinely shape the future of a business, we'd love to hear from you.

5S Recruitment Limited are working with a well-established and growing manufacturing business in Birmingham who are looking to recruit an experienced Injection Mould Setter / Operator to strengthen their production team.

This is a genuine long-term opportunity within a stable business that continues to invest in its people, machinery and working environment. The company has a strong reputation within its sector and offers a clean, organised and team-focused manufacturing environment.

The role would suit someone with previous injection moulding experience who enjoys being hands-on, takes pride in maintaining standards and wants to be part of a business where reliability and attitude are genuinely valued.

What’s on Offer

• £31,500 salary
• Opportunity to earn both individual and company bonus
• Weekly rotating shifts
• Stable long-term opportunity
• Supportive team environment
• Clean and well-maintained manufacturing facility
• Training and development opportunities
• Genuine opportunity to progress within the business

Shift Pattern

Week 1: 6:00am – 2:00pm
Week 2: 2:00pm – 10:00pm

The Role

• Carrying out mould/tool changes safely and efficiently
• Setting and starting injection moulding machines
• Process optimisation and troubleshooting
• Monitoring product quality during production runs
• Working to production targets and quality standards
• Supporting continuous improvement activities
• Basic machine and tooling maintenance
• Ensuring housekeeping and 5S standards are maintained
• Working closely with production and quality teams

Requirements

• Previous experience within injection moulding manufacturing
• Experience carrying out tool changes and machine start-ups
• Ability to fault find and adjust processes
• Good understanding of quality standards
• Positive attitude and reliable approach to work
• Comfortable working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Team player with good communication skills

This is an excellent opportunity for an Injection Mould Setter / Operator looking for a stable and rewarding position within a business that values experience, attitude and commitment.

About 5S Recruitment Limited

5S Recruitment Limited specialise in engineering and manufacturing recruitment across the UK, with a particular focus on plastics, injection moulding and technical manufacturing environments.

With 16 years of industry recruitment experience, 5S Recruitment work differently from high-volume agencies, focusing on quality, retention and long-term relationships rather than simply sending CVs.

• Salary: we have been asked not to advertise salary, however i can confirm that it is a good salary for the area and in keeping with the market standard.
• Shifts: 6am - 6pm & 6pm - 6am rotating weekly (Monday to Thursday only)
• Holidays: 23 Days
• Other benefits: Death In service, Health Assured – Employee Counselling Service & Pension

Main areas of responsibility for the Injection Mould Setter; 

• Monitoring production processes ensuring optimum running conditions.
• Tooling change overs
• Resolving machine related production/quality issues in an efficient and timely manner
• Providing efficient end of shift handovers
• Produce quality moulded product.
• Barrel and screw cleaning
• Assist with the start-up and shutdown of the extrusion lines
• Monitor and maintain quality in accordance with specification.
• Use fork truck and manual means to move raw material and finished products.
• Perform tool trials.
• Help to achieve optimum production.
• Assist other moulding setters and operators.
• Make every effort to keep moulded product scrap to a minimum.
• Maintain a clean and tidy workplace and good housekeeping within the department (5’s)
• Throughout each shift measure and record quality checks and monitor product quality
• Follow and understand operating procedures and setting sheets for moulded products.
• Inform the Production Manager immediately of any breaches of the works rules.

KPI's for the role of Injection Mould Setter; 

• Production Downtime
• Scrap levels
• Quality Complaints
• Machine Efficiencies
• House Keeping

If you would like to be considered for this role, please apply with your full CV or feel free to phone the office to discuss the role. Even if this position doesn’t meet your needs but you are still looking please get in touch.
 
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• As a Senior Toolmaker, you’ll take responsibility for tooling manufacture, maintenance and improvement, supporting both new and existing production requirements.
• Designing and manufacturing jigs, fixtures, electrodes and prototype tooling using toolroom machinery.
• Using CAD/CAM systems for toolpath generation and CNC programming.
• Operating CNC, EDM and conventional toolroom equipment to maintain high standards of precision and quality.
• Carrying out maintenance, repair and modification of complex injection mould tools.
• Supporting production through tooling improvements, fault finding and problem resolution.
• Working closely with engineering and production teams on project-based activities.
• Providing technical support and guidance across the shop floor.
• Supporting training and offering supervisory cover when required.

• Time-served Toolmaker with a minimum of five years’ experience within a toolroom environment.
• Recognised apprenticeship or HNC in a relevant discipline is preferred.
• Strong background in injection mould tool repair, modification and optimisation.
• Experience with CAD/CAM systems and CNC programming.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, production-driven environment.
• High attention to detail with a proactive, problem-solving approach.

• Salary circa £40,000 depending on experience.
• Private medical cover.
• Life assurance.
• Company pension.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• On-site parking.
• Long-term opportunity within a stable, well-invested manufacturing environment.

• This is a business that understands the value of a strong toolroom and invests accordingly.
• You’ll be part of a team where tooling is central to performance, with the freedom to take ownership and deliver quality work rather than short-term fixes.

•  Kings Norton, Birmingham (West Midlands)
• Salary: Up to £40,000
• Rotating Shifts: 6am–2pm / 2pm–10pm (Monday – Friday)
• Occasional night shifts may be required

5S Recruitment is supporting a well-established plastic injection moulding manufacturer based in Kings Norton, Birmingham in their search for an experienced Injection Moulding Setter / Process Technician to join their production team.

The site is easily accessible from Redditch, Bromsgrove, Solihull, Dudley and surrounding West Midlands manufacturing areas, making it a strong opportunity for experienced moulding technicians looking for a stable role within a structured mould shop environment. This is a hands-on technical role, focused on setting machines, carrying out tool changes and optimising moulding processes to ensure production runs efficiently.Experienced Injection Moulding Setters currently working within plastics manufacturing are strongly encouraged to apply.

The Role

• Setting and optimising plastic injection moulding machines to meet production and quality targets
• Carrying out tool changes and machine start-ups in line with production schedules
• Supporting new tool trials and process improvements
• Setting and optimising robots and ancillary moulding equipment to maximise output
• Producing first-off samples for quality approval prior to production release
• Completing machine restarts once trained and authorised
• Carrying out TPM activities and basic fault finding
• Writing and following process setting sheets and robot programs
• Maintaining strong 5S and housekeeping standards across the mould shop
• Supporting improvements in OEE, scrap reduction and process stability
• Liaising with maintenance engineers where more complex faults arise

Candidate Requirements

• Proven experience as an Injection Moulding Setter, Process Technician or Moulding Technician
• Strong understanding of plastic injection moulding processes and tooling changes
• Experience working with robots and moulding ancillary equipment
• Ability to follow process documentation, setting sheets and quality standards
• Strong attention to detail with a proactive approach to troubleshooting
• Reliable with a team-focused attitude

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
• Stable full-time permanent position
• Monday – Friday rotating shifts (6–2 / 2–10)
• Opportunity to work with varied tooling and moulding processes
• Training and development where required
• Genuine long-term career prospects

About 5S Recruitment

5S Recruitment specialises in engineering and plastics manufacturing recruitment across the UK, supporting manufacturers with skilled hires across injection moulding, extrusion, blow moulding, toolmaking, quality, maintenance and production leadership roles. With over 16 years of industry experience within the plastics sector, we understand the technical environments our clients operate in and the professionals who keep them running.

Keywords: Injection Moulding Setter, Process Technician, Moulding Technician, Tool Setter, Plastic Injection Moulding, Plastics Manufacturing, Mould Shop Technician, Injection Moulding Jobs Birmingham, Plastics Jobs West Midlands.

• Reporting to the Tool Room Shift Coordinator, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and supporting injection mould tooling to ensure consistent production performance.
• Servicing and maintaining injection mould tools in line with TPM schedules.
• Carrying out breakdown repairs to minimise downtime and support production.
• Supporting moulding operations at the press with tool-related issues where required.
• Carrying out minor modifications and continuous improvements to existing tools.
• Working independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards.

• Working in line with all health and safety requirements, ensuring safe handling of tools and equipment at all times.
• Carrying out tool servicing in line with established procedures.
• Working with electrical, hydraulic and water systems within mould tools.
• Demonstrating strong fault finding and problem-solving ability under time pressure.
• Supporting production directly on the shop floor when required.
• Managing time effectively and maintaining accurate records.
• Using basic computer systems where required.

• Ideally a time-served Apprentice Toolmaker with ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or similar, or a minimum of 5 years hands-on experience within injection mould tooling.
• Strong bench fitting skills with the ability to work to tight tolerances.
• Competent operating milling, turning and grinding machines.
• Confident working independently within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

• Knowledge of hot runner systems.
• Experience with mould tool polishing.
• Welding capability including Laser, MIG or TIG.
• Overhead crane certification and safe tool handling experience.

• Salary circa £50,000 including shift allowance.
• Gold healthcare package.
• £1,200 stakeholder pension contribution.
• Structured shift pattern within a stable, high-volume manufacturing environment.

• Location: Essex
• Salary: c£42,000
• Shifts: 3 shifts ideally but all shifts considered 

5S Recruitment are working with a well-established and growing plastics manufacturer to recruit an experienced Injection Moulding Technician. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled process specialist to join a busy manufacturing environment where technical expertise, continuous improvement, and production excellence are highly valued. The successful candidate will play a key role in optimising moulding processes, supporting production performance, reducing scrap, and ensuring products are manufactured to the highest quality standards. This is a hands-on technical position suited to an experienced Injection Moulding Technician, Process Technician, Process Setter, Senior Setter, or Moulding Specialist looking to further develop their career.

The Role

As Injection Moulding Technician, you will be responsible for the technical performance of the moulding department, ensuring machines, tooling, and processes operate at optimum efficiency whilst maintaining quality and productivity targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out machine start-ups, process setting, optimisation, and shut-down procedures.
• Develop and maintain robust moulding processes to maximise efficiency and minimise waste.
• Monitor and improve cycle times, machine utilisation, OEE, and production performance.
• Troubleshoot moulding defects and process issues, implementing permanent corrective actions.
• Support new tool trials, product launches, and process validation activities.
• Conduct mould changes and assist with tooling installation and commissioning.
• Work closely with Production, Toolroom, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
• Ensure all process documentation, setup sheets, and work instructions remain accurate and up to date.
• Analyse scrap and downtime data, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Assist in maintaining process control standards and ensuring products are manufactured right first time.
• Support root cause investigations using structured problem-solving techniques such as 5 Why, Fishbone, and 8D methodologies.
• Provide technical guidance and support to Setters, Operators, and Production personnel.
• Assist with training and development of production staff on process best practice.
• Support preventative maintenance activities and identify equipment improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety, Quality, and Environmental procedures.

About You

• We are seeking a technically strong Injection Moulding professional with a passion for process optimisation and continuous improvement.

You will ideally have:

• Proven experience within an Injection Moulding Technician, Process Technician, Senior Setter, Process Engineer, or equivalent role.
• Strong understanding of scientific moulding principles and process optimisation techniques.
• Experience setting and optimising injection moulding machines across a variety of materials.
• Knowledge of engineering polymers, commodity materials, and processing parameters.
• Experience conducting mould trials, process validation, and capability improvements.
• Ability to diagnose and resolve moulding defects and machine-related issues.
• Strong understanding of tooling, hot runner systems, auxiliary equipment, and automation.
• Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good understanding of quality systems and process control methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency, waste reduction, and quality enhancement.

Desirable Experience

• Scientific Moulding training or equivalent qualification.
• Experience with automation, robotics, and ancillary equipment.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Exposure to automotive, medical, technical, packaging, or high-volume manufacturing environments.
• Understanding of ISO 9001, IATF 16949, GMP, or similar quality standards.

What’s On Offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• Stable and growing manufacturing business.
• Opportunity to make a genuine impact within a technically focused moulding operation.
• Supportive team environment with long-term career progression prospects.

About 5S Recruitment Limited

5S Recruitment Limited specialises exclusively in Plastics, Packaging, Manufacturing, Engineering and Technical recruitment. With over 16 years of industry experience, we take a quality-over-quantity approach, providing carefully selected candidates who match both the technical requirements and culture of our clients. As a one-man-band recruitment business, every assignment receives a personal, professional, and highly targeted approach.

Location: Cheshire
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 Depending on Experience 
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Medical Devices / Injection Moulding / Tooling / Manufacturing

5S Recruitment are working with a highly respected and growing medical device manufacturer seeking an experienced Project Manager (Medical Device Tooling & Injection Moulding) to join their expanding technical and NPI team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong Project Manager (Medical Device Tooling & Injection Moulding) to manage complex tooling and NPI programmes within a regulated ISO 13485 manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering medical device tooling projects from customer handover through to full serial production release. The business operates within a fast-paced, highly regulated manufacturing environment and is seeking a Project Manager (Medical Device Tooling & Injection Moulding) with strong communication, planning and cross-functional coordination experience.

Key responsibilities

• Manage medical device tooling and injection moulding projects from handover through to production release
• Develop and maintain project plans, timelines and milestone trackers
• Coordinate tooling, metrology, process engineering, quality, operations and supply chain activities
• Lead project meetings, technical reviews and customer updates
• Coordinate tooling manufacture, tool trials, steel-safe reviews and process optimisation activities
• Support IQ/OQ/PQ and PPQ validation activities
• Support FAI activities and process capability studies
• Manage project risk registers and escalate issues where required
• Ensure all changes are controlled through formal change management processes
• Maintain accurate project documentation and audit-ready records
• Act as the primary customer contact throughout assigned programmes
• Support internal, customer and regulatory audits where required

Requirements

• Previous experience within medical device project management
• Strong understanding of ISO 13485 regulated manufacturing environments
• Injection moulding and/or tooling exposure
• Experience managing tooling development and NPI programmes
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience supporting validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously within demanding timelines

Desirable

• Engineering or manufacturing qualification
• Experience within clean room or regulated manufacturing environments
• Knowledge of medical device validation and compliance processes

What’s on offer

• Long-term opportunity within a growing medical device manufacturer
• Technically interesting tooling and NPI projects
• Stable and supportive engineering environment
• Opportunity to work across tooling, injection moulding, validation and customer-facing project activities
• Competitive salary and benefits package

About 5S Recruitment Limited

5S Recruitment Limited are a specialist engineering and manufacturing recruiter with over 16 years of plastics and injection moulding recruitment experience across the UK. We work closely with manufacturers across injection moulding, tooling, quality, maintenance and technical operations, offering a quality-over-quantity approach built around long-term relationships and industry knowledge.

Location: Warrington
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 depending on experience 
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Medical Devices / Injection Moulding / Plastics Manufacturing

5S Recruitment are working with a well-established and growing medical device manufacturer in Warrington seeking an experienced Technical Moulding Manager to join their technical and manufacturing leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a highly technical Technical Moulding Manager with strong medical device injection moulding experience to take ownership of validated moulding processes within a regulated ISO 13485 manufacturing environment. The successful Technical Moulding Manager will be responsible for process ownership, optimisation, validation support, technician leadership and continuous improvement across injection moulding operations producing critical medical device components. This role would suit an experienced Process Manager, Senior Process Engineer, Moulding Manager or Technical Manager with strong hands-on injection moulding process knowledge and previous exposure to medical or highly regulated manufacturing environments.

Key responsibilities of the Technical Moulding Manager 

• Own and maintain injection moulding processes in line with ISO 13485 requirements
• Ensure all moulding processes operate within validated process windows
• Control process changes through formal change control procedures
• Lead process development, optimisation and continuous improvement activities
• Support DOE activities and process window development
• Improve process capability, scrap reduction, yield and manufacturing efficiency
• Support IQ/OQ/PQ and PPQ validation activities
• Monitor ongoing process performance and stability
• Lead corrective actions relating to process drift and technical issues
• Line-manage and support the development of Moulding Technicians alongside the Process Manager
• Ensure process training and authorisation controls are maintained
• Maintain controlled process documentation and approved manufacturing standards
• Lead root cause investigations and CAPA activities relating to process non-conformances
• Work closely with NPI, Tooling, Quality and Operations teams
• Support smooth handover from NPI into serial production
• Act as primary customer contact for injection moulding-related programme activities
• Support internal, customer and regulatory audits
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives across moulding operations

Requirements

• Previous medical device injection moulding experience
• Strong understanding of ISO 13485 environments
• Hands-on injection moulding process optimisation experience
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience within technical moulding teams
• Experience supporting validation activities including IQ/OQ/PQ or PPQ
• Strong root cause analysis and CAPA experience
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Desirable

• Engineering or polymer qualification
• DOE experience
• Clean room manufacturing experience
• Knowledge of scientific moulding or process monitoring systems

What’s on offer

• Opportunity to join a growing medical device manufacturer in Warrington
• Highly technical and process-driven manufacturing environment
• Long-term career progression opportunities
• Collaborative engineering and quality-focused culture
• Competitive salary and benefits package

About 5S Recruitment Limited

5S Recruitment Limited are specialist engineering and manufacturing recruiters with over 16 years of plastics and injection moulding recruitment experience across the UK. We support manufacturers across injection moulding, tooling, quality, technical and maintenance functions with a quality-over-quantity approach built around industry knowledge and long-term partnerships.

• Blackburn, Lancashire
• Up to £46,800 + Excellent Benefits
• Days Only | Panama Shift Pattern | Permanent – You work 7 shifts in 14 days

Schedule Example – Week one – 2 days on, 2 days off, 3 days on

           Week two – 2 days off, 2 days on, 3 days off

Profile

5S Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a leading manufacturing business in the recruitment of a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for their Blackburn facility. This Mechanical Maintenance Technician position offers the opportunity to join a highly successful plastics manufacturer operating a wide range of injection moulding and blow moulding machinery, automation systems, robotics and associated manufacturing equipment. If you are a mechanically biased engineer with exceptional hydraulic fault-finding skills and a passion for solving engineering problems on complex machinery, this Mechanical Maintenance Technician opportunity could be the ideal next step in your career.

The Role

As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will play a key role in ensuring the reliability, efficiency and performance of manufacturing equipment across the site. You will be responsible for maintaining, repairing and improving a variety of injection moulding machines, blow moulding machines, hydraulic systems, pneumatic equipment, automation systems and ancillary plant. This role is hands on and all interviews will take place from a practical perspective, reviewing drawings and machine site on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Mechanical maintenance, repair and fault finding on injection moulding and blow moulding machinery
• Diagnosing and resolving complex hydraulic faults
• Reading and interpreting hydraulic schematics and technical drawings
• Supporting machine start-ups, machine setups and production activities
• Working closely with production teams to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency
• Conducting preventative maintenance activities across manufacturing equipment
• Supporting engineering improvement and continuous improvement projects
• Fault finding on hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Assisting with machinery upgrades and reliability improvements
• Carrying out quality and safety-related engineering checks
• Utilising workshop equipment including lathes, grinders and welding equipment where required

The Equipment

The successful Mechanical Maintenance Technician will gain exposure to:

• Injection moulding machines
• Blow moulding machines
• Hydraulic systems
• Pneumatic systems
• Robotics and automation equipment
• Material handling systems
• Ancillary plastics processing equipment
• Manufacturing plant and site services

What We're Looking For

We are particularly interested in speaking with Mechanical Maintenance Technicians who can demonstrate:

• Strong mechanical maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment
• Excellent hydraulic fault-finding ability
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems and hydraulic drawings
• Proven mechanical problem-solving skills
• Experience carrying out root-cause analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Experience with pneumatics
• A proactive and hands-on approach to engineering maintenance
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team

Candidates with experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanical Fitter, Hydraulic Engineer or Maintenance Technician are encouraged to apply. Experience within plastics manufacturing, injection moulding, blow moulding, packaging, FMCG or automated manufacturing environments would be highly advantageous.

Package

• Salary up to £46,800 dependent upon experience
• Day shifts only
• Panama shift pattern
• Private healthcare option
• Full Christmas and New Year shutdown
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free on-site parking
• Ongoing training and development
• Robotics and specialist machinery training opportunities
• Long-term career progression

Why Apply?

This Mechanical Maintenance Technician position offers the opportunity to work with modern plastics processing equipment in a technically challenging manufacturing environment. The company is committed to investing in its people and is particularly keen to recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Technician with strong hydraulic knowledge, excellent mechanical fault-finding skills and a genuine passion for engineering excellence.

About 5S Recruitment Limited

5S Recruitment Limited is a specialist engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy. With over 16 years of experience supporting the plastics, engineering and manufacturing sectors, we focus on delivering quality over quantity through targeted recruitment solutions. We work closely with our clients and candidates to provide a professional, honest and consultative service, building long-term relationships across the industries we support.

• You’ll take responsibility for setting, running and maintaining extrusion machinery, ensuring production remains stable, efficient and aligned to specification.
• Setting and operating extrusion machines in line with production requirements and safety procedures.
• Installing, aligning and adjusting dies, screws, moulds and associated tooling.
• Carrying out machine changeovers across different materials, batches and product types.
• Monitoring machine performance and adjusting parameters to maintain consistent output.
• Troubleshooting process, mechanical and material-related issues during production runs.
• Maintaining product quality through regular checks and controlling scrap levels.
• Recording production data, machine settings, material usage and downtime accurately.
• Cleaning, lubricating and maintaining equipment to prevent breakdowns.
• Supporting operator training and sharing best practice across the team.
• Maintaining a disciplined approach to health and safety at all times.

• 3–5 years’ experience within extrusion or a similar manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical understanding and practical knowledge of extrusion processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and production specifications.
• Confident using measurement equipment such as callipers and micrometres.
• Good communication skills with a steady, team-focused approach.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment.
• Flexible to support shift requirements where needed.
• Desirable experience includes a forklift licence, exposure to plastic tubing, sheet or profile extrusion, and familiarity with lean manufacturing or structured workplace organisation.

• Salary depending on experience.
• Night shift position within a stable manufacturing environment.
• Long-term opportunity with a well-established business.

£48,000 - £52,000 + Overtime + Pension + Training

Manchester

Permanent | Double Days (Early & Late Shift Rotation)

Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer

5S Recruitment is proud to be supporting a long-established and highly respected manufacturer within the plastics industry in the appointment of an experienced Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that has continued to invest heavily in its people, equipment and manufacturing capability. With a reputation for quality, innovation and employee retention, this is a genuine long-term career opportunity for an engineer who enjoys fault finding, improving machinery performance and working as part of a proactive engineering team.

If you're looking to move away from constant firefighting into a well-organised maintenance environment where engineering is valued, this could be the role you've been waiting for.

The Role

Reporting into the Engineering Manager, you'll be responsible for maintaining a wide range of production and site equipment, ensuring machinery reliability, reducing downtime and supporting continuous improvement projects across the manufacturing facility.

This is a true multi-skilled role where no two days are the same.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across manufacturing equipment.
• Respond to electrical and mechanical breakdowns, identifying root causes and implementing permanent solutions.
• Fault find on PLC-controlled machinery and automated production equipment.
• Maintain motors, drives, conveyors, mixers, pumps, gearboxes, sensors, control panels and production machinery.
• Work safely on electrical systems including inverters, contactors, relays, safety circuits and control equipment.
• Carry out mechanical repairs including bearings, chains, belts, pneumatic systems and general mechanical assemblies.
• Assist with machinery installations, upgrades and continuous improvement activities.
• Complete maintenance documentation accurately using the CMMS system.
• Work closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to maximise machine uptime.

What We're Looking For

We're interested in speaking with experienced Maintenance Engineers from manufacturing environments including:

• Plastics
• Injection Moulding
• Extrusion
• FMCG
• Food Manufacturing
• Packaging
• Chemical Manufacturing
• Automotive
• General Manufacturing

You'll ideally have:

• Apprentice trained or recognised engineering qualifications.
• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent in Electrical or Multi Skilled Engineering.
• Strong electrical fault-finding ability.
• Good mechanical maintenance experience.
• Experience working on automated manufacturing machinery.
• Knowledge of PLC fault finding (fault diagnosis rather than programming).
• Experience with pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• A proactive approach with excellent problem-solving skills.

The Package

• Salary up to £52,000
• Double Days Shift Pattern (Monday-Friday)
• Premium overtime available
• Company pension
• Ongoing technical training
• Stable and secure permanent employment
• Modern manufacturing environment
• Excellent long-term career prospects

Why Apply?

Our client has built an excellent reputation within UK manufacturing and continues to invest significantly in both technology and its engineering function. Engineers are trusted to make decisions, contribute ideas and genuinely influence plant performance.

If you're an electrically biased Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge with a business that values engineering excellence, we'd love to speak with you.

Apply Today

For a confidential discussion or to apply for this Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer opportunity, submit your CV today or contact 5S Recruitment for more information.

Keywords: Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer, Shift Engineer, Electrical Engineer, PLC Fault Finding, Injection Moulding, Extrusion, Plastics, Packaging, FMCG, Food Manufacturing, Automation, Manchester, Maintenance Technician.

• Location: Sutton Coldfield
• Salary: Up to £40,757
• Job Type: Permanent
• Job Start Date: ASAP
• Shift Pattern: Continental – 4 on, 2 off 

About Us:

At 5S Recruitment, we pride ourselves on connecting top talent with leading companies. We are currently supporting our client, a prominent Injection Moulding manufacturer based in Sutton Coldfield, who is looking for an experienced Mould Setter to join their expanding team. If you have a background in Injection Moulding and are skilled in setting equipment and tooling, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Key Responsibilities:

• Setting Equipment: Set up all equipment on Injection Moulding lines, including tools and ancillary equipment, within required timeframes as directed by the Team Co-Ordinator.
• Efficiency Management: Ensure all Injection Moulding lines are running efficiently to meet KPIs: OEE, line efficiency, quality, and conformance.
• Quality Checks: Complete and record all quality checks as specified by the Quality Department.
• Tool Maintenance: Care for and maintain all Injection Moulding tooling, ensuring they are suitable for required tasks.

Key Requirements:

• Trained in Injection Moulding Setting
• Qualified to use Hoists / Lifting equipment
• Good mechanical knowledge
• Ability to recognize faults and troubleshoot
• Experience with robotics
• Understanding of different moulding material characteristics

• You’ll be responsible for supporting toolroom operations, working closely with production, engineering and quality teams to maintain tooling standards and availability.
• Carrying out routine maintenance and inspection of tooling, cutting equipment and measuring instruments.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs to minimise downtime.
• Supporting calibration of precision tools to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Maintaining toolroom inventory, including tracking usage and managing stock levels.
• Cleaning, organising and maintaining tools to ensure readiness and accessibility.
• Assisting with tool assembly and disassembly for maintenance and repair.
• Ensuring all work is carried out in line with health and safety procedures.
• Maintaining accurate documentation of maintenance, repairs and tool usage.
• Working collaboratively across departments to support operational performance.
• Participating in ongoing training and development to build technical capability.

• Previous experience within a toolroom or maintenance role in a manufacturing environment.
• Basic understanding of tooling, machining equipment and precision measurement.
• Confident using hand and power tools for maintenance and repair tasks.
• Strong attention to detail with good organisational skills.
• Able to work independently as well as part of a wider team.
• Good communication skills and a proactive approach.
• Willingness to learn and develop within a technical environment.

• Salary up to £38,000 depending on experience.
• Days-based working pattern.
• Stable, long-term opportunity within an established plastics manufacturer.
• Ongoing training and development.

A leading UK plastics manufacturer is recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer to join their established engineering team on a full-time, permanent basis. This role suits someone with solid injection moulding experience who wants a stable shift pattern and a technically diverse workload.

Package

• Salary: £46,568.21 – £49,128.38 (annualised, including shift premium)
• Annual Bonus: Up to £2,000
• Shifts: 4 on 4 off - 2 Days: 07:00–19:00 & 2 Nights: 19:00–07:00

Role Overview – Maintenance Engineer

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will support a high-volume moulding and distribution environment, ensuring equipment reliability, rapid breakdown response, and effective planned maintenance. The role covers mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and automation systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Respond quickly and safely to equipment breakdowns.
• Carry out routine, reactive and preventative maintenance on injection moulding machines and robotics.
• Diagnose faults across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Complete calibrations, alignments, component replacements and refurbishment tasks.
• Support the annual Planned Maintenance schedule and TPM routines.
• Overhaul equipment during downtime to reduce repeat faults and improve reliability.
• Install, relocate and commission machinery when required.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and oversee contractors when necessary.
• Identify machinery not fit for purpose and propose cost-effective solutions.
• Support production, distribution and wider facility functions when required.
• Ensure all work complies with site Health & Safety procedures and authorisations.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong hands-on background in injection moulding maintenance.
• Good understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics and electrical systems.
• Ability to diagnose and repair faults quickly and methodically.
• PLC and automation experience advantageous.
• Relevant qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Comfortable working a rotating shift pattern.
• Reliable, team-focused, and proactive in improving equipment performance.

Summary

A solid opportunity for an experienced Maintenance Engineer seeking a well-paid, stable shift role within a modern plastics manufacturing environment. If you are interested, please get in-touch with 5S Recruitment 

• Carrying out validation of products, materials and components
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings and specifications
• Supporting root cause analysis and problem-solving activities
• Analysing quality data to identify trends and issues
• Creating and maintaining inspection procedures and SOPs
• Supporting and coordinating QC Technicians and Inspectors
• Ensuring all inspection and testing data is accurately recorded
• Maintaining calibration of measuring equipment
• Supporting audits and compliance with quality systems

• Experience within a manufacturing quality environment
• Strong understanding of inspection and testing methodologies
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• High attention to detail and strong communication skills
• Data-driven and methodical in approach

• CMM experience
• Six Sigma / 5S knowledge
• ISO 9001 experience

• Salary £33,000 – £35,000
• Structured, hands-on quality role
• Opportunity to develop and progress

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across injection moulding machinery
• Fault finding across electrical and mechanical systems
• Maintaining ancillary equipment including conveyors and regrind systems
• Supporting and developing preventative maintenance schedules
• Managing and maintaining critical spare parts stock
• Recording all maintenance activity and machine performance data
• Working closely with production and process teams to reduce downtime
• Supporting continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with health & safety standards

• Time-served or recognised engineering qualification (apprenticeship / HNC)
• Multi-skilled with both electrical and mechanical capability
• Experience within a manufacturing environment (plastics or injection moulding advantageous)
• Strong fault-finding ability across machinery, pneumatics and automation
• Able to work independently and as part of a team

• PLC experience (Mitsubishi / Allen Bradley)
• Robotics exposure (ABB, KUKA, Staubli)

• Salary £34,000 – £42,000 (inclusive of shift premium)
• Monday to Friday shift pattern, no weekends
• Stable, well-run manufacturing environment
• Ongoing training and development

• Leading, managing and developing the QC team
• Ensuring compliance with ISO standards and quality systems
• Driving root cause analysis and corrective action activities
• Managing NCR processes and defect handling
• Monitoring KPIs and reporting performance to senior management
• Supporting production teams to improve quality and reduce scrap
• Driving continuous improvement across the business
• Managing customer quality communication
• Supporting wider business quality strategy

• Proven experience in a quality leadership role within manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of ISO 9001 and quality systems
• Experience managing teams and driving performance
• Strong analytical and problem-solving ability
• Confident communicator across all levels

• Lean / Six Sigma
• Plastics manufacturing experience
• ERP systems experience (e.g. SAP)

• Salary £42,000 – £45,000
• Leadership role with real influence
• Opportunity to shape and improve the quality function

5S Recruitment are working with a well-established and growing manufacturing business specialising within high-volume injection moulding production, currently recruiting for an Injection Moulding Maintenance Team Leader to support and lead the engineering maintenance function onsite. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to an experienced maintenance engineer, supervisor, or team leader with a strong background in injection moulding machinery, preventative maintenance and engineering team coordination. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving machine availability, reducing downtime, supporting continuous improvement activities, and leading a team of maintenance engineers within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of Injection Moulding Maintenance Engineers and Apprentices
• Drive machine uptime, preventative maintenance schedules, and engineering performance
• Support daily production output through effective maintenance planning and resource allocation
• Provide technical support across mechanical and electrical maintenance activities
• Coordinate and record maintenance activity using internal maintenance management systems
• Develop and improve preventative maintenance procedures to minimise downtime
• Ensure engineering standards comply with Health & Safety, Environmental, and Quality procedures
• Manage engineering spares, stock levels, audits, and replacement ordering
• Support engineering improvement projects and capital investment activity
• Carry out staff appraisals, absence management, disciplinary procedures, and performance reviews
• Train, mentor, and develop engineers and apprentices within the department
• Maintain excellent communication with Production and Planning teams to ensure efficient scheduling of maintenance activity
• Promote high housekeeping standards and safe working practices across the department
• Provide clear engineering reports and updates to senior management
• Adopt a hands-on approach and support the wider engineering team when required

Requirements

• Apprentice trained or qualified Mechanical or Electrical Engineer
• Strong background within manufacturing maintenance environments
• Previous experience working within Injection Moulding manufacturing highly desirable
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability across mechanical and electrical systems
• Supervisory or team leadership experience within engineering or maintenance
• Experience driving PPM activity and machine reliability improvements
• Organised with strong communication and reporting skills
• Ability to motivate, develop, and manage engineering teams effectively
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement advantageous
• IT literate with experience using maintenance management systems preferred

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Injection Moulding Maintenance Engineer or Engineering Team Leader looking to join a stable and forward-thinking manufacturing business with long-term opportunity and technical investment.

About 5S Recruitment Limited

5S Recruitment Limited are a specialist Engineering and Manufacturing recruitment business supporting the UK plastics, packaging, precision engineering, tooling, maintenance, and production sectors.

With over 16 years of specialist recruitment experience, we pride ourselves on quality over quantity recruitment, offering a genuine consultative approach and long-term partnerships across the manufacturing industry.

• You’ll be responsible for supporting production through effective setting, process control and maintaining high standards within a cleanroom manufacturing environment.
• Carrying out tool changes, machine setup and process adjustments to minimise downtime.
• Starting machines using setting sheets and stored data to achieve required cycle times and quality standards.
• Performing purging and remedial tasks in line with production priorities.
• Setting and adjusting ancillary equipment including conveyors, mould heaters and dosing systems.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping across moulding and cleanroom areas.
• Identifying and reporting moulding or tooling issues, supporting fault finding and resolution.
• Ensuring full material traceability, line clearance and accurate documentation in line with medical requirements.
• Carrying out routine maintenance on machines and ensuring tooling and temperature control equipment are kept in good condition.
• Supporting continuous improvement activity across production processes.

• Previous experience as an Injection Mould Setter or within an injection moulding environment.
• Ideally apprentice trained or qualified within plastics processing or a related discipline.
• Experience working within a regulated or medical manufacturing environment would be advantageous.
• Confident inspecting parts and working to strict quality standards.
• Strong organisational and time management skills with the ability to prioritise workload.
• Good communication skills and a team-focused approach.
• Comfortable working within a cleanroom environment.

• Salary £35,000 plus £5,000 night shift allowance.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Long-term opportunity within a stable and forward-thinking manufacturing business.
• Supportive working environment with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.

Injection Mould Setter – Nights
Yaxley, Peterborough
£18.12 per hour + £50 Weekly Attendance Allowance
Monday to Thursday | 18:00 – 06:00 | Permanent
Four-Day Working Week – Enjoy a Three-Day Weekend Every Week

Profile

5S Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly successful manufacturing business in the recruitment of an experienced Injection Mould Setter for their night shift operation in Yaxley.

This Injection Mould Setter opportunity offers the chance to join a busy, modern manufacturing environment where your experience will be valued, your ideas listened to, and your contribution recognised. Working just four nights per week, this position provides an excellent work-life balance, giving you every Friday, Saturday and Sunday off to spend with family, pursue hobbies or simply recharge.

If you are an experienced Injection Mould Setter who enjoys keeping production running efficiently, solving technical problems and taking ownership of machine performance, this could be the ideal next step in your career.

The Role

As an Injection Mould Setter, you will play a key role in ensuring production runs efficiently, safely and to the highest quality standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Setting, adjusting and optimising injection moulding machines to maximise efficiency and output.
• Carrying out safe and efficient tool changes in line with production schedules.
• Monitoring machine performance, cycle times and product quality.
• Diagnosing and resolving process and machine issues to minimise downtime.
• Calibrating masterbatch units in accordance with setting sheets and production requirements.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, safety and quality throughout the production area.
• Recording downtime, scrap and production data accurately using the company's ERP system.
• Providing supervisory cover during holidays and periods of absence when required.
• Working closely with operators, supervisors and management to achieve production targets.

The Candidate

To be successful in this Injection Mould Setter position you will ideally have:

• Previous experience working as an Injection Mould Setter within a plastic injection moulding environment.
• Strong tool changing and machine setting experience.
• Good process optimisation and fault-finding skills.
• Experience monitoring cycle times, quality standards and reducing rejects.
• Knowledge of masterbatch calibration and processing adjustments.
• Good computer literacy and experience using production or ERP systems.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• A proactive, organised and methodical approach.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and attention to detail.
• A good understanding of Health & Safety within manufacturing.

What's on Offer

• £18.12 per hour.
• £50 weekly attendance allowance.
• Weekly pay.
• Permanent night shift.
• Monday to Thursday working pattern.
• Every Friday, Saturday and Sunday off – enjoy a genuine three-day weekend every single week.
• Better work-life balance with a consistent four-day working week.
• Free onsite parking.
• Employee benefits platform with high street discounts and cashback.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Friendly, supportive manufacturing team.

This Injection Mould Setter position offers far more than just a competitive salary. It provides the opportunity to work a highly desirable four-day week, giving you more time to enjoy your weekends while building a long-term career with a stable manufacturing business.

If you're an experienced Injection Mould Setter looking for a new permanent opportunity where your skills will be valued and your weekends are protected, we'd love to hear from you.

About 5S Recruitment Limited

5S Recruitment Limited are specialist recruiters within the plastics, engineering and manufacturing sectors. With over 16 years of industry experience, we believe in quality over quantity, taking the time to understand both our clients and candidates to ensure the right long-term fit. As a one-man-band recruitment business, every candidate receives a personal, honest and professional service throughout the recruitment process.

• Days-Based Role - 6am - 6pm Monday to Thursday 

• Salary - Flexible depending on experience 

We’re supporting a well-established UK plastics manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality, consistency, and long-term stability. The business operates a busy injection moulding facility supplying technically demanding products, where tooling reliability and preventative maintenance are taken seriously not treated as an afterthought. As part of continued investment, they are now looking to appoint an Injection Moulding Tool Maintenance Technician to strengthen their tooling support function. This is a hands-on, practical role, suited to someone who understands that good tooling maintenance prevents bad production days.

The Role

Reporting into the Engineering / Tooling function, you’ll be responsible for maintaining injection mould tools to ensure safe operation, consistent quality, and maximum uptime across production.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) of injection mould tools
• Stripping, cleaning, inspecting, repairing, and reassembling mould tools
• Identifying wear, damage, and potential failure points before they become breakdowns
• Diagnosing and resolving tooling-related production issues in support of the moulding team
• Supporting tool changeovers to ensure smooth, stable start-ups
• Working closely with setters, technicians, and production to maintain process stability
• Accurately recording all maintenance activity within the site maintenance system
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, tool care, and documentation
• Working safely at all times in line with SSOWs, risk assessments, and site procedures

This is not a desk role and not a firefighting-only position. You’ll be expected to work methodically, take ownership of tooling condition, and contribute to continuous improvement across the toolroom and shop floor.

Skills & Experience

Essential

• Proven experience in injection mould tool maintenance, toolroom support, or a similar hands-on tooling role
• Strong mechanical aptitude with a clear understanding of injection mould tool construction
• Ability to strip and rebuild tools competently and safely
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• A practical, reliable approach with the ability to work independently

Desirable

• Toolmaking or Mechanical Engineering qualification
• Apprenticeship-trained background
• Experience working with glass-filled, mineral-filled, or other high-wear materials
• Exposure to high-volume or technically demanding moulding environments

Personal Attributes

• Self-motivated and trustworthy, comfortable working with minimal supervision
• Methodical and detail-focused you fix the cause, not just the symptom
• Calm under pressure and able to prioritise work sensibly
• Takes pride in well-maintained tools and a tidy working environment

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Stable, long-term role within an established UK manufacturing business
• Day-based working pattern
• Ongoing training and development to broaden technical capability
• A professional environment where preventative maintenance is genuinely valued

The Bigger Picture

This role suits someone who enjoys keeping tools right, preventing problems before they reach production, and being trusted to do the job properly. If you’re tired of reactive chaos and want a role where good tooling standards actually matter, this is worth a closer look. Get in touch with 5S Recruitment for a screening call 

Worcestershire
£40,000 – £50,000
Full-Time | Rotating Shifts

The Opportunity as Shift Manager 

5S Recruitment are working in partnership with a well-established, multi-sector plastic injection moulding manufacturer to recruit a Shift Manager.

Operating 24/7 from a large, modern facility, this business supplies into automotive, construction and leisure markets, with a strong reputation for quality and long-standing customer relationships.

Due to an upcoming retirement, they are now looking to bring in a hands-on Shift Manager to take ownership of shift performance, people, and process.

This is a role for someone who understands injection moulding properly not just managing numbers, but knowing what’s happening on the shop floor.

The Shift Manager Role

Reporting into the Manufacturing Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading your shift operation end-to-end, ensuring output, quality, and standards are consistently delivered.

Key Shift Manager responsibilities include:

• Leading the shift with full responsibility for health, safety, and compliance

• Managing labour and resources to deliver production plans and targets

• Driving performance across key metrics including OEE, scrap, and PPM

• Ensuring adherence to 5S standards and housekeeping excellence

• Supporting and embedding a continuous improvement culture

• Providing technical leadership across injection moulding processes

• Managing and developing team performance on shift

The Environment

• Established UK manufacturer with decades of stability

• Injection moulding operation with large-tonnage machines (500T–1300T range)

• Supplying into demanding, quality-driven sectors

• Strong focus on standards, structure, and continuous improvement

What We’re Looking For in the Shift Manager 

This role needs someone who can lead from the front, not hide in an office.

Key requirements:

• Proven experience within plastic injection moulding (essential)

• Previous experience in a supervisory / leadership role

• Strong understanding of moulding processes, troubleshooting, and performance drivers

• Experience managing KPIs such as OEE, scrap, and efficiency

• A proactive, hands-on approach with the ability to engage teams on shift

• Strong communication skills and ability to drive accountability

• A flexible, team-focused mindset

Shift Manager Shift Pattern

Rotating weekly shifts:

• Week 1: Early Shift

• Week 2: Late Shift

• Week 3: Night Shift (shorter week)

Why This Role?

• Genuine opportunity to step into a key leadership role due to retirement

• Stable, well-invested manufacturing environment

• A business that values standards, structure, and long-term employees

• Opportunity to develop and grow within the organisation

5S Recruitment – Manufacturing Specialists

With over 16 years’ experience in plastics and manufacturing, 5S Recruitment focus on quality hires and long-term retention.

We understand the difference between someone who’s worked in moulding… and someone who can run it properly.

• Carry out full tool changes – hang, secure and commission moulds into press
• Set machines from scratch to achieve correct processing parameters
• Optimise cycle times while maintaining quality and consistency
• Work from and update setting sheets / SOPs for all jobs
• Conduct first-off inspections and ensure parts meet specification
• Troubleshoot issues at the press – process, tooling, or material related
• Manage material loading, purging and changeovers
• Remove and stage tools post-production safely and efficiently
• Monitor machine performance and react to downtime, faults or deviations
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping, H&S and organisation
• Support continuous improvement activities (cycle time, scrap, efficiency)
• Assist with basic maintenance (cleaning, lubrication, checks)
• Complete all relevant production and quality documentation
• Contribute to 8D/problem-solving processes when required

• Proven experience as an Injection Moulding Setter
• Strong understanding of processing from scratch (not just following sheets)
• Confident with tool hanging, changeovers and troubleshooting at the press
• Experience working to tight tolerances and quality standards
• Good understanding of materials and processing behaviour
• Ability to read drawings, specs and production documentation
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment

• Experience with Demag machines
• Previous exposure to lean manufacturing / continuous improvement
• Basic supervisory or mentoring experience
• Understanding of H&S and manufacturing compliance standards

• Stable, long-established business with strong technical capability
• Diverse moulding environment (not just one process or product type)
• Opportunity to make a visible impact on production performance
• Flexibility around shifts depending on your situation

• Proven experience as an Injection Moulding Setter
• Strong understanding of processing from scratch (not just following sheets)
• Confident with tool hanging, changeovers and troubleshooting at the press
• Experience working to tight tolerances and quality standards
• Good understanding of materials and processing behaviour
• Ability to read drawings, specs and production documentation
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced production environment

• You’ll be responsible for supporting production through effective machine setting, process control and continuous improvement on the shop floor.
• Carrying out tool changes and colour changes across injection moulding machines.
• Starting up machines and establishing stable processes before handing over to production.
• Supporting new product trials, sampling and process validation.
• Optimising moulding processes to improve cycle times, efficiency and output.
• Monitoring product quality and making process adjustments where required.
• Minimising scrap and maintaining consistent moulding performance.
• Maintaining strong housekeeping standards across the mould shop.
• Working closely with production and management to meet tool change schedules.
• Providing clear and accurate shift handovers.
• Following health and safety procedures and contributing to ongoing improvement activity.

• Previous experience as an Injection Moulding Setter, Moulding Technician or Process Technician.
• Strong working knowledge of injection moulding machines and tooling changes.
• Experience within a manufacturing or plastics production environment.
• Good communication skills with a proactive, problem-solving mindset.
• Ideally have your own transport due to shift pattern and location.

• Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience.
• Profit sharing scheme.
• Company pension.
• Free on-site parking.
• Canteen facilities.
• Permanent, full-time position.

• Managing and developing the Quality Management System, including documentation, traceability and internal audits.
• Leading BRC audit preparation and customer audits, ensuring compliance is maintained.
• Investigating non-conformances, identifying root causes and driving corrective actions.
• Working with production teams to improve processes, reduce waste and maintain consistent product quality.
• Training and supporting staff on quality standards and procedures.
• Monitoring and reporting on quality KPIs to senior management.
• Driving a culture where quality is owned on the shop floor, not just within the quality function.

• Previous experience as a Quality Manager within injection moulding or plastics manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of BRC standards, ideally with direct audit involvement.
• Confident communicator, able to influence and engage across all levels.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to see the wider operational picture.
• Practical, hands-on approach focused on improving systems and resolving issues.

•  
• Salary up to £50,000 depending on experience.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Pension and additional benefits.
• Long-term opportunity within a stable and growing manufacturing business.

• Location: Blackburn
• Salary: c£40,000 + Benefits
• Job Type: Permanent

The Opportunity

5S Recruitment are partnering with a well-established manufacturing business to recruit a Continuous Improvement Lead. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement professional to play a key role in driving operational excellence across a busy production environment. Reporting directly into the senior leadership team, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing, implementing, and embedding a culture of continuous improvement across the site. This role offers genuine autonomy and the opportunity to influence business performance, improve operational efficiency, and deliver measurable improvements across Production, Engineering, Technical, and Quality functions.

The Role

As Continuous Improvement Lead, you will be responsible for identifying opportunities, leading improvement projects, coaching teams, and implementing Lean methodologies that deliver sustainable improvements in safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the site's Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence programme.
• Develop and implement a structured Continuous Improvement strategy aligned to business objectives.
• Drive Lean Manufacturing initiatives across all operational departments.
• Facilitate Kaizen events, improvement workshops, and structured problem-solving activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve productivity, efficiency, quality, and cost performance.
• Analyse operational data and performance metrics to prioritise improvement activities.
• Develop business cases to support process improvements, standardisation, and investment opportunities.
• Lead cross-functional improvement projects from concept through to implementation and sustainability review.
• Coach, mentor, and train employees at all levels in Lean tools and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Promote the use of root cause analysis techniques including 5 Why, Fishbone, A3, and PDCA methodologies.
• Drive waste reduction initiatives across manufacturing processes.
• Improve visual management, process control, KPI reporting, and operational visibility.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and engineering development activities.
• Coordinate and support structured project management and phase gate processes where required.
• Provide regular progress updates and performance reports to senior management teams.

About You

• We are seeking a proactive and driven Continuous Improvement professional with a passion for delivering meaningful change within a manufacturing environment.

You will ideally possess:

• Previous experience within a Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Operational Excellence, CI Engineer, CI Lead, or similar role.
• Strong understanding of Lean Manufacturing principles and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Proven experience delivering measurable improvements in productivity, quality, cost, and delivery performance.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret operational and financial data.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to influence and engage employees at all levels of an organisation.
• Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities.
• Practical, hands-on approach with a strong shop-floor presence.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.

Desirable Experience

• Lean Six Sigma qualification (Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent).
• Manufacturing, Engineering, Plastics, Packaging, Automotive, FMCG, or Process Industry experience.
• Project Management experience.
• Experience implementing visual management and performance management systems.
• Knowledge of ERP, MES, or manufacturing reporting systems.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary of c£40,000.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Genuine opportunity to shape the Continuous Improvement culture of the business.
• High levels of autonomy and visibility within the organisation.
• Stable and growing manufacturing environment.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.

About 5S Recruitment Limited

5S Recruitment Limited specialises exclusively in Plastics, Packaging, Manufacturing, Engineering and Technical recruitment. With over 16 years of industry experience, we take a quality-over-quantity approach, providing carefully selected candidates who match both the technical requirements and culture of our clients. As a one-man-band recruitment business, every assignment receives a personal, professional, and highly targeted approach.

Injection Mould Toolmaker

• Location: Blackburn
• Salary: £41,540.34 - £45,798.23 DOE + Overtime

Shift Pattern:

• Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 5:00pm
• Friday: 7:00am - 3:00pm
• Overtime available and paid at enhanced rates, including weekend work when required.

The Opportunity

5S Recruitment are delighted to be supporting a well-established and highly successful injection moulding manufacturer in their search for an experienced Injection Mould Toolmaker to join their established Toolroom team in Blackburn.This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturing business that has built an enviable reputation for quality, reliability, and long-term investment in both its people and facilities. The company operates a busy, high-volume injection moulding operation and is seeking a skilled Toolmaker to play a key role in maintaining and improving tooling performance across the site. If you are a hands-on Toolmaker who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in precision engineering, and thrives in a manufacturing environment where your skills genuinely make a difference, this could be the ideal next step.

The Role

As Injection Mould Toolmaker, you will be responsible for the maintenance, repair, modification, and continuous improvement of a wide range of injection mould tools supporting a fast-paced production environment. Working within a skilled Toolroom team, you will ensure tooling remains in optimum condition, minimising downtime and supporting the efficient manufacture of high-quality products.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance, servicing, repair, and modification of injection mould tools.
• Diagnose tooling faults and implement effective corrective actions to minimise production downtime.
• Strip, inspect, repair, and rebuild mould tools to a high engineering standard.
• Operate manual centre lathes, milling machines, surface grinders, and universal grinding equipment.
• Support production teams with tooling breakdowns and technical troubleshooting.
• Maintain, repair, and fault-find hot runner systems.
• Identify tooling improvements to enhance reliability, productivity, cycle times, and product quality.
• Support tool trials, validation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Prioritise workload effectively across planned maintenance and reactive repair activities.
• Maintain accurate tooling records and maintenance documentation.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in line with company standards and procedures.

About You

We are seeking an experienced Toolmaker with strong injection moulding experience and a practical, hands-on approach to engineering problem-solving.

You will ideally possess:

• Proven experience as an Injection Mould Toolmaker within a plastics manufacturing environment.
• Strong manual machining skills including turning, milling, surface grinding, and universal grinding.
• Excellent knowledge of injection mould tool construction, maintenance, and repair.
• Experience diagnosing and resolving tooling issues within a production environment.
• Strong understanding of hot runner systems.
• Ability to work independently and effectively manage priorities.
• Excellent fault-finding and root cause analysis skills.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
• Reliable, self-motivated, and proactive approach.

Desirable Experience

• Time-served Toolmaking apprenticeship.
• Formal Mechanical Engineering or Toolmaking qualifications.
• Experience within a high-volume injection moulding manufacturing environment.
• Continuous Improvement or Lean Manufacturing exposure.

What's On Offer

• Salary of £41,540.34 - £45,798.23 depending on experience.
• Paid overtime opportunities.
• Three-month structured induction and training programme.
• Long-term career stability within a successful manufacturing business.
• Company pension scheme.
• Modern and well-equipped toolroom environment.
• Supportive management team and strong engineering culture.
• Opportunity to join a business where technical expertise is genuinely valued.

About 5S Recruitment Limited

5S Recruitment Limited specialises exclusively in Plastics, Packaging, Manufacturing, Engineering and Technical recruitment. With over 16 years of industry experience, we take a quality-over-quantity approach, providing carefully selected candidates who match both the technical requirements and culture of our clients. As a one-man-band recruitment business, every assignment receives a personal, professional, and highly targeted approach.

5S Recruitment Limited are working with a highly respected and long-established precision manufacturing business in the Worcester area who are looking to recruit an experienced Toolmaker to join their established Toolroom team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a company known for producing high-quality precision tooling and components for demanding industries, with continued investment in equipment, people and manufacturing capability. The business has built an excellent reputation for engineering quality, technical expertise and long-term staff retention. They offer a modern, well-equipped toolroom environment alongside a stable and supportive culture where skilled engineers are genuinely valued.

The Toolmaker Opportunity

This position would suit a fully skilled, time-served Toolmaker who enjoys precision engineering, takes pride in high-quality workmanship and is comfortable working independently within a busy manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be involved in the manufacture, fitting, assembly and maintenance of high-precision injection mould tooling using a range of manual toolroom machinery and hand-finishing techniques.

What’s on Offer

• £40,000 – £50,000 salary depending on experience
• Company pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Health & wellbeing support programme
• Free on-site parking
• Modern and well-equipped toolroom
• Clean and organised working environment
• Supportive management team
• Opportunity to work on high-quality precision tooling projects

The Role

• Safely operate manual milling machines, grinders and lathes
• Build, fit, assemble and polish tooling and dies
• Work from detailed engineering drawings
• Use measuring equipment and CMM machinery to ensure tooling accuracy
• Carry out bench fitting and hand-finishing work
• Support tooling modifications, repairs and continuous improvement activities
• Work closely with Toolroom and Manufacturing teams
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and 5S standards
• Follow all health, safety and environmental procedures

Requirements

• Fully skilled, time-served Toolmaker
• Strong manual machining experience including milling, grinding and turning
• Experience working to extremely tight tolerances
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Confident using measuring equipment and inspection tools
• Experience using CMM equipment would be advantageous
• Self-motivated with the ability to work under own initiative
• Excellent attention to detail and quality standards
• Positive and professional approach to work

This is a genuine opportunity to join a highly regarded engineering business that values traditional toolmaking skills alongside modern manufacturing standards. Businesses like this do not tend to hire often, they look for the right people and invest in keeping them.

About 5S Recruitment Limited

5S Recruitment Limited specialise in engineering and manufacturing recruitment across the UK, with particular expertise within plastics, precision engineering and injection moulding environments. With 16 years of industry recruitment experience, 5S Recruitment focus on quality, retention and long-term partnerships rather than volume recruitment.

• Location: East Yorkshire
• Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 DOE + Benefits
• Shift Pattern: Days

5S Recruitment are proud to be partnering with a well-established and highly respected plastics manufacturer to recruit an experienced Toolmaker for their modern manufacturing facility in East Yorkshire. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Toolmaker to join a successful business supplying high-quality plastic components into a range of demanding sectors. The role offers a varied workload, modern equipment, long-term stability, and the opportunity to work within a highly skilled engineering team. We are seeking a hands-on Toolmaker with strong experience in the manufacture, maintenance, repair, modification, and servicing of injection mould tools.

The Role

Reporting into the Toolroom Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring mould tools are maintained to the highest standards, supporting production efficiency, quality performance, and customer delivery requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, servicing, and repair of injection mould tools.
• Diagnose tooling faults and implement effective corrective actions to minimise downtime.
• Strip, inspect, repair, modify, and rebuild mould tools as required.
• Manufacture replacement tool components using conventional toolroom machinery.
• Carry out bench fitting, polishing, grinding, and assembly activities.
• Support tooling improvement projects aimed at increasing tool performance and longevity.
• Work closely with Moulding, Quality, and Engineering teams to resolve production-related tooling issues.
• Assist with tool trials and commissioning activities.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and tooling documentation.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures.
• Contribute towards continuous improvement initiatives across the toolroom and manufacturing operation.

About You

• We are looking for an experienced Toolmaker who enjoys problem-solving and takes pride in producing high-quality work.

You will ideally have:

• Time-served apprenticeship in Toolmaking, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Previous experience working within an injection moulding toolroom environment.
• Strong knowledge of injection mould tool construction, maintenance, and repair.
• Experience using manual milling, turning, grinding, and fitting equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience fault-finding tooling issues and implementing permanent solutions.
• Good understanding of precision engineering tolerances.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality standards.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Positive, proactive, and hands-on approach.

Desirable Experience

• EDM, Wire Erosion, or CNC machining experience.
• Hot runner system maintenance experience.
• Experience supporting high-volume manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary dependent upon experience.
• Day shift position offering an excellent work-life balance.
• Company pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Stable and growing manufacturing business.
• Modern manufacturing environment.
• Long-term career prospects within a successful engineering team.

About 5S Recruitment Limited

5S Recruitment Limited specialises exclusively in Plastics, Packaging, Manufacturing, Engineering, and Technical recruitment. With over 16 years of industry experience, we take a quality-over-quantity approach, providing carefully selected candidates who match both the technical requirements and culture of our clients. As a one-man-band recruitment business, every assignment receives a personal, professional, and highly targeted approach.