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Contact Lens Technician - Team Leader

Zest Business Group
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 25 days
Location

Leighton Buzzard, Buckinghamshire LU7 0QU, England

Salary

£29,000 - £34,800 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A specialist contact lens manufacturer in Leighton Buzzard is seeking a full-time Contact Lens Technician/Team Leader due to production expansion.
  • The role involves managing day-to-day processes, manufacturing contact lenses, and ensuring high-quality standards while maintaining a clean workspace.
  • Candidates must have previous experience in an optical manufacturing environment and a supervisory role, with a strong attention to detail.
  • The salary for this position ranges from £28,000 to £30,000 depending on experience, with a standard work week of 40 hours from Monday to Friday.
  • Additional benefits include extensive training, paid tea breaks, eye care vouchers, and a company wellbeing program.

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 or call for more information.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.