Tool Setter

Randstad · Newport, Wales

Tool Setter at Randstad, based in Newport, Wales. This is a permanent role.

Salary
Competitive
Location
Newport, Wales
Contract
Permanent
Posted
1 week ago
Closes
24 Oct 2026

Reference PR-1549272

About the role

Looking for a new challenge in a well established manufacturing firm?

Then please read on....

Hours of work will be Monday - Friday 7:30am - 5.00pm with flexibility to meet demands with overtime paid.

There is an on-call rota after the initial 3-month training - 1 in every 5 weekends and paid even if not called!

You will be working as part of a technical team in a busy and fast paced injection moulding shop floor environment, responsiblr for 16 injection moulding machines .

Day to day you will be:

  • Carrying out mould tool changes as per daily schedule (avg 5-8 tool changes per day)
  • Process and adapt conditions to produce quality approved components
  • Complete settings paperwork
  • Use of overhead gantry
  • Use of robots to include six axis robots
  • Responsible for Health and Safety procedures while setting the machines
  • Ensuring and assisting in always maintaining a clean and safe working environment
  • Handling of heavy and expensive tooling

You will need to be:

  • Competent in process knowledge
  • Have a good understanding of automation and process
  • Used to technical trouble shooting.
  • Have at least 3 years experience in a similar role

Benefits:

  • 33 days annual leave (incl of public holidays)
  • Pension
  • Free onsite parking



Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

Reference: PR-1549272 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 24 Oct 2026 · Listed via Randstad

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