via indeed · 5 June 2026 ·1 day ago

Injection Moulding Machine Operator

Coster UK
Barlborough Full-time
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Coster UK is a multinational organisation that manufacture and supply packaging components to the Aerosol and Luxury Packaging industry. Coster is a long\-established name in the Aerosol and Luxury packaging industry with a proud legacy and reputation for manufacturing excellence and quality.

Coster has been built on a platform of industrial and technical excellence and with high levels of automation and data exchange in its manufacturing technologies.

Our Purpose

"Deliver innovative and sustainable dispensing solutions for people's everyday needs"

Our Vision

"To be responsible partners helping brands make the best products through our design and manufacturing excellence"

We are seeking to hire an Injection Moulding Technician to complement our expanding global business in this FMCG sector based at our Barlborough site. You will be joining us during an exciting period of growth so, if you are enthusiastic, focussed and ambitious with the desire to develop in a thriving business then this could be the role for you.

About the role:

Operation of Injection Moulding machines (Engel and Demag) and Actuator assembly production lines working on a rotational basis.

Perform quality control tasks according to cycle of control to ensure products conform to customer specifications taking full responsibility for accurate and timely checks.

Intermittent tool changes and processing as and when required.

Perform competent and comprehensive preventative and technical maintenance of production lines including cleaning and lubrication of equipment and systems.

Breakdown repairs and reactive maintenance of automated assembly lines as well as packaging and palletisation equipment

Support the installation of new equipment/machinery and modification of existing equipment when required.

Operation and maintenance of material conveyance system (Motan)

Operation of chiller systems

Undertaking troubleshooting and problem solving to tightly controlled and monitored standards with the ability to accurately document changes whilst adhering to quality standards.

Continuous improvement (Kaizen System) – Design, Develop and implementation of ideas.

Being an ambassador for safe working practices and the business’s clean as you go policy.

Do you have:

An industry recognised injection moulding qualification

Mechanical and electrical experience advantageous

Pneumatic maintenance experience

Ability to read technical drawings and manuals.

Ability to fault find to component level.

Strong awareness of Health and Safety requirements

Awareness of quality and hygiene standards and their relevance in manufacturing

Ability to work unsupervised outside office hours in a responsible and safe manner in the company’s best interests.

Analytical and computer skills

The desire to lead by example

Flexibility to provide additional cover for holidays, absence, training etc

Be able to handle boxes of components and pallets up to 10kg in weight and in line with HSE guidelines on manual handling.

Benefits

Practical

£17\.60 per hour (£36,836 per annum) \- negotiable dependent on experience

Company Pension: up to 7% company contribution

Life Assurance benefit

Holidays: 23 days (this includes including bank holidays)

Free onsite parking

Free EV Charging

Shift Pattern: 24/7 rotation – 2 x 6am to 6pm followed by 2 x 6pm to 6am

Laundered uniform

Wellbeing

Health Care Cash Plan with Westfield Health

Hot and cold drinks and fruit provided.

Culture

Training and Development budget

Company Events

Recognition budget

Seasonal gifts

If you require an alternative application route please contact Rachel Boden, HR Manager on 01246 810536\.

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, and we aim to do this within 7 working days.

Coster Aerosols is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and encourage applications from qualified candidates from all backgrounds.

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Pay: £36,836\.80 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Employee mentoring programme

  • Free parking

  • Health \& wellbeing programme

  • Life insurance

  • On\-site parking

  • Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
  • Barlborough S43 4XE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
  • What type of Injection Moulding Machines have you operated?

  • Do you have Polymer qualification? If so what level is it?

  • Are you willing and able to complete a screening assessment on your Injection Moulding knowledge?
Education:
  • GCSE or equivalent (required)
Experience:
  • Injection Moulding machine operation: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
  • Driving Licence and own transport (required)
Work authorisation:
  • United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

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