Optical Tinting Operative - Milton Keynes

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  • Leading Lens Manufacturer
  • Monday to Friday - Bi Weekly Rota
  • Competative Salary Plus Shift Allowance - Up to 22K
  • Progression Opportunities
  • Tinting Training Provided

Glazing Technician vacancies and Optical Tinting Jobs based in Milton Keynes. Zest Optical recruitment are working with an optical lab based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire to hire a full time Tinting Operative.

An Optical glazing lab based in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire are looking for a full time Tinting Operative to work alongside the glazing team. The company supplies lenses to Opticians all across the UK.

Tinting Operative – Role

  • Clean and sort lenses into correct categories ready for tinting
  • Prioritize work by date order
  • Tint lenses to correct colour and intensity
  • Dip lenses to the correct UV level
  • Spin tint lenses
  • Mix new tint colours by following recipes
  • Empty tint containers and thoroughly clean ready for new colours
  • Make tint sample sets

Tinting Operative – Skills

  • Previous experience of working in an optical lab
  • Ability to dip tint 1.50-1.67 optical lenses, solid and graduated to the correct specification
  • Understand the dip tinting process also understands optical lens designs
  • Ability to work within a small team and with staff at all levels
  • Able to work under pressure in a calm and mature manner
  • High Accuracy and attention to detail
  • Must be able to stand for long periods of time

Salary and Additional Information

  • Working 37.5 hours per week
  • Bi Weekly rota
  • 1 week - 6.30am to 2.30pm
  • Next week - 2.30pm to 10.30pm
  • Salary up to £18,500 plus shift allowance (22k)
  • Pension
  • Life Assurance - after 12 months service
  • 20 days holiday per annum rising to 25 with service, plus Bank Holidays
  • Free pair of lenses

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.