Optical Worker (Polishing)
G&H Ilminster, Somerset
Full Time - Monday to Friday
Do you have a background in manufacturing or engineering work?
Do you have a keen eye for detail?
If so, we want to hear from you…
G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications. We are currently recruiting for temporary Optical Workers in our Polishing department; the role involves polishing ultraprecision optics to reduce surface roughness to give them superior performance in demanding applications.
Main responsibilities of the role include;
- To set up machinery, processes and equipment to enable the safe manufacture of optics throughout the production process
- To follow written procedures to ensure the best methods and equipment are used at any given time
- Take responsibility of department/cell quality, output, safety and improvement targets
- Clean production equipment and work areas
- Inspect and clean optics to required specification
- Follow the MRB process for non-conforming parts
- Ensure history card and other documentation is completed
Ideal candidates will have the following;
- GCSE or equivalent qualifications in English, Maths and Science (Grade C+)
- Used to working to tight deadlines
- Ability to follow instructions accurately
- Good with problem solving and results orientated
- Ability to work on own initiative
- Good manual handling skills
- Flexibility and openness to working overtime when required
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and computer literacy
As well as a competitive salary and training, company benefits include;
- x1.5 overtime after 39 hours, x2 overtime for Sundays / Bank holidays
- Site bonus
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension pays 6%
- Company bonus scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- £500 bonus for friend referral scheme (Ts and Cs apply)
Notes: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Therefore, this job description does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this job description, employees are expected to undertake any and all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their line manager.
The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national laws under which the Company operates.
Potential candidates should be aware that many of the employment roles at Gooch & Housego are subject to government security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities that you may have previously held and your place of birth, could restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.
All UK applicants must, as a minimum, be able to successfully complete security vetting to the UK government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard, which includes a criminal record check being performed. Many roles may also require higher levels of security vetting to be completed, where applicants must typically have been continuously resident within the UK for the past five to ten years.
