Production Operative

Job Title: Injection Moulding Setter
Location: Kidlington
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: £33,000 + 10% Bonus

Role Overview – Injection Moulding Setter

Our client, a leading manufacturer supplying essential components to a wide range of industries, is seeking an experienced Injection Moulding Setter to join their production team in Kidlington.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and continuous improvement. Working within a fast-paced production environment, you will play a key role in ensuring injection moulding machines are set up efficiently, operating at optimum performance, and consistently producing high-quality products.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in injection moulding, experience carrying out mould changes, and the ability to optimise machine performance to achieve production and quality targets.

Key Responsibilities – Injection Moulding Setter

Prepare for production changes by ensuring all required tools, materials, and equipment are available for efficient changeovers.Safely remove and install mould tools, ensuring all work is completed accurately and in line with company procedures.Set and optimise injection moulding machines to achieve target cycle times and quality requirements.Monitor machine settings and process parameters to maintain safe and repeatable production.Respond quickly to machine and process issues, reducing downtime and minimising quality concerns.Complete production documentation, machine records, and daily performance reports accurately.Conduct routine machine fitness-for-use inspections and maintain appropriate records.Lead by example in promoting high standards of health and safety throughout the manufacturing environment.Support continuous improvement initiatives including TPM, SMED, automation projects, and waste reduction activities.Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment at all times.Work closely with production, quality, and engineering teams to support operational objectives.

Key Experience & Requirements – Injection Moulding Setter

Proven experience working as an Injection Moulding Setter within a manufacturing environment.Formal qualifications in Injection Moulding Setting and Processing.Experience using cranes, lifting and slinging equipment, and powered pallet trucks (PPT).Strong understanding of injection moulding processes and machine optimisation.Excellent problem-solving and fault-finding skills.Strong communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.Flexible and proactive approach to work.IMT qualification is desirable.Experience supporting continuous improvement activities within a manufacturing environment would be advantageous.

Benefits – Injection Moulding Setter

Annual salary of £33,000.Performance-related bonus of up to 10%.Monday to Friday day-shift pattern (40 hours per week).Up to 5% matched pension contribution.Life Assurance (4x annual salary).Employee discount schemes.Eyecare vouchers.Cycle to Work Scheme.UK Sharesave Scheme.Training and development opportunities.Free onsite parking.

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

For more information on this role, please contact Ben Dawson on 01453 829522 or send a copy of your CV to ben.dawson@omegaresource.co.uk

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk.

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Job Title: NPI Process Engineer
Location: Buckingham
Pay Range: Competitive
Contract Type: Permanent

A leading automotive lighting manufacturer supplying luxury and supercar brands is seeking an experienced NPI Process Engineer to join its Launch & SVO team. This role is responsible for delivering robust manufacturing processes for new product introduction projects, ensuring products are launched efficiently, cost-effectively, and to the highest quality standards.

Working closely with cross-functional project teams, the successful candidate will play a pivotal role in developing manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement, and supporting projects through to successful production handover and closure.

Key Responsibilities – NPI Process Engineer

Process Development & Continuous Improvement:

Develop and improve manufacturing processes to achieve high levels of quality, cost efficiency, and delivery performance (QCD).Review and optimise manufacturing methods, tooling, and materials to support cost reduction initiatives.Lead continuous improvement activities across manufacturing operations.Support quality investigations and implement robust root cause corrective actions.Lead and facilitate continuous improvement teams focused on manufacturing performance.

Documentation & Manufacturing Engineering:

Create, maintain, and manage key process documentation, including PFMEAs and Control Plans.Develop and support manufacturing processes for new products and new product introductions (NPI).Support the integration of BOMs, routing structures, and SAP system requirements.Assist with RFQ creation and manufacturing cost assessments.Conduct individual component reviews to support tooling and production readiness documentation.

Project & Product Launch Support:

Support project teams in achieving programme phase exit milestones.Drive Design for Manufacture (DFM) activities throughout the product development lifecycle.Support DFMEA activities and manufacturing risk assessments.Assist with project development activities and engineering reviews.Lead or support pre-series and prototype builds where required.Provide manufacturing support throughout product launch and continue support until project closure.

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance:

Ensure all activities are carried out in accordance with company Health & Safety policies.Adhere to Environmental and 5S standards across all manufacturing and project activities.Promote safe working practices and continuous workplace organisation improvements.

Qualifications & Requirements – NPI Process Engineer

Minimum of 5 years' experience within an assembly manufacturing or manufacturing engineering environment.Proven track record of delivering manufacturing process improvements within assembly operations.Experience supporting new product introduction and product launch activities.Knowledge of PFMEA, DFMEA, Control Plans, and manufacturing process development.Six Sigma experience preferred, with Black Belt qualification advantageous but not essential.Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive "can-do" approach.Excellent communication skills with the ability to lead teams through improvementinitiatives.Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, ideally automotive or related sectors.

What We Can Offer – NPI Process Engineer

Competitive Salary25 Days Holiday + Bank HolidaysPension SchemeCareer Development OpportunitiesModern Manufacturing EnvironmentEmployee Benefits and Discount Schemes

For more information on this role, please contact Harvey Clough on 01453 829799 or send a copy of your CV to harvey.clough@omegaresource.co.uk

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk.

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Mobile Maintenance Technician

North Birmingham/Wolverhampton

£30K

Permanent

My client is on the lookout for an experienced Mobile Maintenance Technician to join the team. You will have the opportunity to work on one of their leading supermarket contracts.

The role will involve carrying out non-technical repairs and minor PPM&'s. You will also assist in carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, electrical, and mechanical plant works at various sites within the designated region. 

Key Responsibilities – Mobile Maintenance Technician

Assist other Technicians with any major or minor maintenance work.Complete all necessary PPM’s and reactive maintenance schedules within agreed timescales and to ensure all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and as required.Responding promptly and positively to service call requests from the Helpdesk and to assess the requirements of the job and carry out repairs as necessary.Prioritising and completing minor maintenance and repair work to agreed timescales.Ensuring all tools and equipment necessary to complete minor maintenance and repairs are available and serviceable at all times.

Qualifications & Experience – Mobile Maintenance Technician

City & Guilds / NVQ trade qualification (Carpentry / Plumbing / Roofing) – PreferrablePrevious experience in building maintenance within a commercial / retail environment

On Offer – Mobile Maintenance Technician

£30K40 hour weekTravel time paid after half hour each wayOT paid at 1.5x Mon – Fri / 2x Sat-SunCompany pension scheme (matched up to 5%)Private healthcare (BUPA)Various employee discount schemes

For more information on this role, please contact Harry Waller on 01453 829778 or send a copy of your CV to harry.waller@omegaresource.co.uk

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Mobile Maintenance Technician

South Birmingham/Warwickshire

£30K

Permanent

My client is on the lookout for an experienced Mobile Maintenance Technician to join the team. You will have the opportunity to work on one of their leading supermarket contracts.

The role will involve carrying out non-technical repairs and minor PPM&'s. You will also assist in carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, electrical, and mechanical plant works at various sites within the designated region. 

Key Responsibilities – Mobile Maintenance Technician

Assist other Technicians with any major or minor maintenance work.Complete all necessary PPM’s and reactive maintenance schedules within agreed timescales and to ensure all necessary paperwork is completed accurately and as required.Responding promptly and positively to service call requests from the Helpdesk and to assess the requirements of the job and carry out repairs as necessary.Prioritising and completing minor maintenance and repair work to agreed timescales.Ensuring all tools and equipment necessary to complete minor maintenance and repairs are available and serviceable at all times.

Qualifications & Experience – Mobile Maintenance Technician

City & Guilds / NVQ trade qualification (Carpentry / Plumbing / Roofing) – PreferrablePrevious experience in building maintenance within a commercial / retail environment

On Offer – Mobile Maintenance Technician

£30K40 hour weekTravel time paid after half hour each wayOT paid at 1.5x Mon – Fri / 2x Sat-SunCompany pension scheme (matched up to 5%)Private healthcare (BUPA)Various employee discount schemes

For more information on this role, please contact Harry Waller on 01453 829778 or send a copy of your CV to harry.waller@omegaresource.co.uk

Omega Resource Group is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Oil & Gas, Construction and Manufacturing sectors.

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.