Contact Lens Technician - Team Leader - Up to 30K - Mon to Fri - 11am to 7.30pm

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  • Optical Manufacturer
  • 28-30K DOE
  • Monday to Friday
  • 11am to 7.30pm
  • Must have previous Optical experience - Specifically with Contact Lenses

Optical Lab Technician roles and Contact Lens Technician – Team Leader jobs based in Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire.  Zest Optical are working with a leading optical manufacturer based in Leighton Buzzard to hire a full time Contact Lens Technician/Team Leader.  

A specialist contact lens manufacturer based in Leighton Buzzard are looking for a full time Contact Lens Technician/Team Leader due to production expansion.  

Contact Lens Technician Team Leader- The Role

  • To work alongside the twilight team and manage the day-to-day processes
  • To manufacture contact lenses in an efficient manner, reducing scrappage and ensuring all lenses are of a high standard.
  • To follow all training and Work Instructions in full
  • To keep a clean, safe, and tidy workspace and report any issues or concerns to line manager.
  • To clean down all areas of dry and empty the hoovers as required.
  • To receive and prepare product for quality control checks from Manufacturing department.
  • To inspect product ensuring product is in good condition and measures within set out company tolerances.
  • To reject non-conforming product.
  • To prepare product for final packaging.
  • To carry out the product sterilization process.
  • To complete final checks of the product before despatch.
  • To complete any other necessary requirements to ensure smooth running of Quality Control department.
  • To ensure all training is reviewed and up to date
  • To apply by all Health & Safety Policies set out by the company
  • To support the business across the Goods in to Goods out process (subject to training)

Contact Lens Technician Team Leader - Requirements

  • High level in attention to detail
  • Previous experience in an Optical manufacturing environment
  • Previous experience in a supervisory/line leader role, ideally in manufacturing
  • Familiarity with Microsoft Windows and Office Suite.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
  • Customer-oriented mindset with a focus on delivering exceptional support

Salary and Further Details

  • Salary -  £28,000 to £30,000 DOE
  • Monday to Friday – 11am to 7.30pm
  • Working 40 hours a week
  • Extensive Training Programme
  • 2 x 15 mins tea breaks - paid
  • 1 x 30 min lunch – unpaid
  • Pension salary sacrifice, 3% / 5% ratio
  • Eye care vouchers for annual eye tests
  • Free “company made” contact lenses
  • Company Wellbeing program

To apply for this role please send a copy of your CV to Rebecca.wood@zestoptical.com or call 0114 238 1726 for more information.

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