Injection Moulding Technician

Specialists in providing engineered above ground drainage and water supply systems, Polypipe Building Services leverages offsite fabrication to design and deliver solutions to mechanical and public health engineers, M&E contractors as well as local authorities. Polypipe Building Services houses well-known industry brand Terrain and has been delivering systems to commercial, high rise residential, healthcare, education and leisure projects for over 50 years.

The main purpose of the Production Technician role is to carry out product/tool changes, production start/stop and process, basic fault finding and improvements to defined standards in order to meet the production plan.

• Ensure the production plans are met on time and in full at the required cost and quality levels.
• Ensure both mould tools and moulding machines are maintained to the highest standards.
• Ensure that products meet both visual and dimensional specifications.
• Ensure all relevant data is captured and entered onto appropriate systems.
• Ensure all agreed safe methods of working are followed at all times and report near misses or Big Six hazards in order to prevent potential accidents.
• Ensure that a production handover is completed at the beginning and end of each shift.
• Ensure high levels of housekeeping are maintained within the factory areas, including cleaning of machines and clearing of unwanted materials.
• Ensure all waste products are separated into their designated containers.
• Meet tool/product change‑over times in accordance with agreed standards.
• Participate in improvement activities such as SMED, Kaizen (continuous improvement) and 6S activities.
• Support Production Operators with packing, transport, quality and booking activities when time permits.
• Set up moulding machine using relevant data sheets (131) or machine memory disks.
• Stop and start all automation processes within manufacturing.
• Drive company values and promote an environment of continuous improvement.

• Experience setting IM machines.
• NVQ L2 or equivalent IMM setter.
• Self‑motivated and able to work to tight deadlines as part of a team or individually.
• Understanding of LOLER.
• Basic knowledge of IMM safety.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety and Environmental standards for self and others.

Monday – Friday, Rotational Shift doing Days, Afters & Nights

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Up to 8% matched pension
• Company Sick Pay
• Share save Scheme
• Life assurance
• Various health & wellbeing initiatives including complimentary occupational health on‑site physiotherapy and counselling services
• Staff discount on all Genuit Group products

Aylesford, England, United Kingdom