Mould Setter - Edinburgh

Ref: 707 Date Posted: Monday 10 Nov 2025

2020 Recruitment are working with our Midlothian based manufacturer who are looking to add a Mould Setter to their team on a permanent basis.

This is a nightshift position working Monday to Thursday from 10pm to 8am although depending on your experience you will be trained on dayshift before moving to nights.

The successful candidate will have experience of setting and running machines within a manufacturing environment.

The Role

Reporting directly to the Production Manager, you’ll be responsible for carrying out quick, efficient tool changes and ensuring parts produced on your shift meet the required quality standards.

Duties & Responsibilities

As the Mould Setter your duties will include:

  • Setting injection-moulding machines
  • Process optimisation
  • Production troubleshooting
  • Tool changes
  • Basic machine maintenance
  • Maintaining health & safety at all times

Requirements

To be considered for the Mould Setter role you must have the following experience:

  • Previous experience within a manufacturing environment
  • Experience of setting and running machinery
  • Ideally experience of injection moulding machines
  • Experience with the following machinery would be advantageous: - Arburg, Billion, Sumitomo Demag & Sandretto and Wittman & Seppro robots.
  • Live local and within a commutable distance of Midlothian
  • Must have the right to work in the UK

Package

As the Mould Setter you will be offered the following:

  • Salary based on experience and knowledge
  • Training and development opportunities
  • Occasional visits to sites throughout the country to see how they operate
  • Career progression
  • Fantastic working environment

Apply

To apply for this role or to learn more about it please send a CV to Robert at 2020 Recruitment.