Position: Plastic Vacuum Forming Technician

Location: Sudbury, Suffolk

Proactive are currently recruiting for a Plastic Vacuum Forming Technician to join a well-established manufacturing business.

As a Plastic Vacuum Forming Technician, you will play an important role within the production team, manufacturing high-quality plastic components using vacuum forming machinery. You will be responsible for ensuring products are produced efficiently, safely, and to the required quality standards.

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare and set up vacuum forming machinery for daily production requirements
  • Select and load the correct materials, tooling, and moulds for each production run
  • Monitor machine performance throughout the manufacturing process, making adjustments where necessary to achieve consistent results
  • Complete in-process quality checks to ensure products meet customer specifications
  • Identify production issues and report or resolve minor equipment faults where appropriate
  • Carry out routine housekeeping and basic preventative maintenance on machinery and work areas
  • Accurately complete production documentation and quality records

Skills:

  • Previous experience within a manufacturing or production environment
  • Experience operating vacuum forming machinery or similar production equipment is advantageous
  • Good practical skills with the ability to use hand and power tools safely
  • Strong attention to detail and commitment to producing quality products
  • Ability to follow work instructions, technical specifications, and production procedures
  • Reliable, self-motivated, and able to work independently or as part of a team
  • Flexible approach to supporting different production areas when required

How to Apply:

For more information on the role, or an informal discussion regarding opportunities we have available, please contact Victoria Pseftoudis on [email protected] or call +44 (0)7570 420118.

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global is an industry-leading specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing, and engineering sectors. We work closely with our clients to offer exciting career opportunities with established businesses across the UK.

Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity, and impartiality, ensuring every application is considered fairly and on its own merits.

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Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£26,000.00 - £30,000.00
Per annum
GBP26000 - GBP30000 per annum

Sudbury

Permanent

Added 21/07/2026
Reference: Plastic Vacuum Formi_1784630831

Plastic Vacuum Forming Technician

Sudbury
Permanent

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