Job Description

AK Industries is a specialist injection moulding company based in Hereford. We work with leading brands in medical, aerospace, motorcycling, and consumer goods sectors.

We're growing our Technical Team and are looking for Setters or Technicians to help operate and maintain our Arburg injection moulding machines (50-550 ton).

This role offers variety -- with over 1000 different moulded products and minimal large-batch work, every day is different.

Shifts (rotating weekly):

Morning:

5:45am - 2:00pm

Afternoon:

1:45pm - 10:00pm

Night:

9:45pm - 6:00am

(38.75 hours per week)

What you'll do:

Set up and adjust injection moulding machines, robots, and ancillaries Load materials and complete tool changes as required Troubleshoot moulding issues such as flash, delamination, distortion, etc. Work with the Quality team to resolve issues quickly and accurately Perform basic machine maintenance (e.g., heater bands, micro-switches) Maintain accurate records and follow quality procedures Support workplace safety - trained First Aider and Fire Warden (training provided)

What we're looking for:

Previous experience as an Injection Moulding Setter Confident with tool changes Experience with automation (e.g., sprue pickers, cutters, robot hands) Comfortable working structured shifts including night work Able to follow processes and complete system records Basic IT skills (Outlook, Word, Excel, MRP systems)

What we offer:

Internal structured mentoring and development Competitive salary (based on skills and experience) Annual bonus scheme 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Company pension and occupational sick pay Christmas shutdown Fully funded training and support for IMT qualifications Relocation assistance for the right candidate

Location:

Hereford (Rotherwas Industrial Estate)

Job Type:

Full-time

Shifts:

Rotating (Mornings, Afternoons, Nights)

Salary:

Competitive (dependent on skills and experience) + Annual Bonus

Benefits:

25 days holiday + bank holidays, pension scheme, sick pay, training support, Christmas shutdown, relocation assistance

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 29,500.00-35,000.00 per year

Additional pay:

Bonus scheme
Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Canteen Company events Company pension Employee mentoring programme Enhanced maternity leave Enhanced paternity leave On-site parking Sick pay Store discount Transport links
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Holidays Monday to Friday Night shift No weekends Overtime
Ability to commute/relocate:

Hereford HR2 6JQ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:

Plastics injection molding: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person